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NY S02995
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 52-0908 to Environmental Conservation Law to exempt certain renewable energy projects from parkland alienation restrictions.
- Allows municipalities to sell or dispose of park property rights for solar energy projects without legislative approval, provided the property was acquired with state funds under Section 52-0901.
- Limits exemption to airspace rights directly above the property and solar projects not exceeding two megawatts located above vehicle parking areas.
- Excludes properties within the Adirondack Park or Catskill Park from the exemption.
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to parkland alienations 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
4/25/2022
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation4/25/2022
Environmental Conservation1/5/2022
Environmental Conservation5/25/2021
Environmental Conservation1/26/2021
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