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RSA 477:49 · Definitions

Title
XLVIII: CONVEYANCES AND MORTGAGES OF REALTY
Chapter
477 · CONVEYANCES OF REALTY AND INTERESTS THEREIN
Status
current
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477:49 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision:

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I.

"Solar energy" means radiant energy, whether direct, diffuse, or reflected, received from the sun at wavelengths suitable for conversion into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy.

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"Solar energy collector" means part or all of a device or structure used to transform solar energy into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy and any space or structural components of a building specifically designed to retain heat derived from solar energy.

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"Solar skyspace" means the space between a solar energy collector and the sun which must remain unobstructed in order to permit sufficient solar energy to the collector for thermally efficient operation.

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"Solar skyspace easement" means a limitation, whether or not stated in the form of a restrictive easement, covenant, or condition, in any deed or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the landowner described in the deed or instrument creating and preserving a right to unobstructed access to solar energy; provided, however, the easement shall be exempt from the frontage and area requirements of local zoning ordinances. Source. 1985, 369:3, eff. Aug. 17, 1985.

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Source. 1985, 369:3, eff. Aug. 17, 1985.

Source history

  • 1985, 369:3, eff. Aug. 17, 1985

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