Regulates outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the state's dark sky.
The Dark Skies Protection Act aims to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the state's dark sky. It mandates that all outdoor lighting fixtures be shielded after January 1, 2028, including those at residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal buildings and structures. Exemptions include certain advertisement signs, navigational lighting systems, and emergency lighting. The Department of Environmental Conservation is tasked with developing educational materials and providing information on complying with the act's requirements. The act takes effect on January 1, 2028.
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