2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 34 - Property
Chapter 34-40 - Solar Easements
Section 34-40-1 - Definitions.

RI Gen L § 34-40-1 (2014) What's This?

§ 34-40-1 Definitions. – For the purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Solar easement" means a right, whether or not stated in the form of restriction, easement, covenant, or conditions in any deed, will, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of any owner of land or solar skyspace for the purpose of ensuring adequate exposure of a solar energy system as defined in § 44-39-1(b)(1).

(2) "Solar skyspace" means the space between a solar energy system and the sun which must remain unobstructed such that on any given clear day of the year, not more than ten percent (10%) of the collectible insolation shall be blocked.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1981, ch. 292, § 1.)

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