Advancements in Energy Efficiency- SB114 PDF Print E-mail
Makes various changes relating to systems for obtaining and using solar energy and other renewable energy resources
SB 114
Sponsored by: Senator Schneider, Clark District 11
BILL STATUS: Approved by the Governor, Chapter 353. Effective July 1, 2009

Existing law sets forth a prohibition against covenants, restrictions or conditions contained in deeds, contracts or other legal documents which prohibit or unreasonably restrict an owner of property from using a system for obtaining solar or wind energy on his property.

This bill includes within the prohibition any such covenant, restriction or condition which has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the property owner from using such a system. The Bill goes on to describe what an unreasonable restriction includes. It appoints the Director to make determinations concerning the efficiency or performance of a system for obtaining solar or wind energy.

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Sponsored by: Senator Steven Horsford
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