Bill Summaries: H724 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Bill H 724 (2011-2012)
    Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View summary

    Amends GS 62-133.8(a) to define 'plantation-grown wood,' to add plantation-grown wood to the definition of 'renewable energy resource,' and to specify that whole trees from natural forests or other nonplanted forests are not included in the definition of 'renewable energy resource.' Repeals GS 62-133.8(f).
    Amends GS 160A-201 and GS 153A-144 to specify what restrictions on the use of a solar collector will be deemed unreasonable, and eliminates subsection (c) of each statute, which currently allow ordinances prohibiting certain placement of solar collectors visible to a person on the ground. Amends GS 22B-20 to specify what provisions of a deed restriction, covenant, or similar agreement restricting the use of solar collectors will be considered unreasonable, and eliminates subsection (d), which currently allows deed restrictions, covenants, and similar agreements prohibiting certain placement of solar collectors visible to a person on the ground. Effective October 1, 2011.
    Energy, Local Government
    GS 22B, GS 62, GS 153A, GS 160A

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