Allows Massachusetts municipalities to regulate solar energy systems reasonably, except for residential installations.
The bill amends Chapter 40A of the General Laws to allow municipalities to regulate solar energy systems reasonably, except for residential installations. It prohibits zoning ordinances from unreasonably regulating residential solar energy systems unless necessary for public health, safety, or welfare. Commercial, governmental, and non-residential solar energy systems can be regulated for public health, safety, welfare, and compatibility with zoning.
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