SB0327

Land use: farmland and open space; use of farmland for commercial solar facilities; prohibit. Amends sec. 36104e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36104e).

Introduced·5/21/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0327 prohibits using farmland for commercial solar facilities unless specific conditions are met.

Michigan SB0327 amends the 1994 Public Act 451 to prohibit the use of farmland for commercial solar facilities unless certain conditions are met. A solar facility is permitted only if the land was previously subject to a development rights agreement, the agreement is amended to include specific conditions, and the facility is designed to return the land to agricultural use after a deferment period.

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History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Kevin Daley

May 21, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations