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NY S08635
Bill
Status
7/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Exempts municipalities from needing legislative approval to sell or dispose of parkland for renewable energy projects, provided the property was acquired or improved using state conservation funds
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Applies only to solar energy projects with generating capacity not exceeding two megawatts located above existing vehicle parking areas
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Exemption excludes parkland located within the Adirondack Park or Catskill Park
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Allows only the sale or disposal of airspace rights directly above the real property, not the land itself
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all parkland alienations for renewable energy projects occurring on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for renewable energy generating projects with a generating capacity not exceeding two megawatts and which are located above real property currently used for vehicle parking.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
7/22/2020