Massachusetts H 3939: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Solar Access Law

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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4145 FILED ON: 7/19/2017
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Mathew Muratore
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to the Massachusetts Solar Access Law.
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PETITION OF:

NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: DATE ADDED:
Mathew Muratore 1st Plymouth 7/19/2017

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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4145 FILED ON: 7/19/2017
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By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore relative
to zoning ordinances regulating the installation of solar energy systems and the building of
structures that facilitate the collection of solar energy. Municipalities and Regional Government.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninetieth General Court
(2017-2018)
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An Act relative to the Massachusetts Solar Access Law.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:

1 SECTION 1.Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws is hereby amended by
2 inserting, after the words "or welfare." in line 101, the following:-
3 A damage to the above listed "public health, safety and welfare" shall be proven in the
4 court of law by local authorities that seek to restrict the use of solar systems.