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ME LD830

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Haggan

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Maine's site location of development laws (38 MRSA §484) to add new requirements specifically for solar energy developments
  • Requires all solar energy developments to be surrounded by a barrier that sufficiently conceals the installation from view of abutting properties
  • Acceptable barriers include fences, trees, bushes, or other vegetation
  • Department of Environmental Protection must determine whether the barrier adequately conceals the solar development before approving the project

Legislative Description

An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View

Alternative Energy

Last Action

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources3/4/2025

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