Bill Summary for H 455 (2011-2012)

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Mar 23 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 455 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 23, 2011
TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND REDUCE THE EXPENSES OF LIGHTING ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING WHEN THE LIGHTING IS NOT NEEDED TO PROVIDE SAFETY, UTILITY, OR SECURITY BY REQUIRING OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES THAT ARE INSTALLED, REPLACED, MAINTAINED, OR OPERATED USING STATE FUNDS TO MEET CERTAIN STANDARDS DESIGNED TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY ILLUMINATION AND REDUCE GLARE AND LIGHT POLLUTION.
Intro. by Fisher, Harrison, McGrady.

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Adds new Part 3, Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Involving the Use of State Funds, to GS Chapter 143, Article 3B, as the title indicates. Provides definitions for the following terms as used in the proposed Part: (1) energy conservation, (2) full cutoff luminaire, (3) light pollution, (4) light trespass, (5) luminaire, (6) outdoor lighting fixture, and (7) state funds. Provides standards to be met for state-funded, meaning funds appropriated by the General Assembly or bond revenues of the state, outdoor lighting fixtures, meaning fixed or movable lighting equipment designed or used for outdoor illumination. Also lists five instances when the standards do not apply. Sets a civil penalty of no more than $1,000 per violation for any person found by the Secretary of Administration to have violated the provisions of this proposed Part. Limits the maximum civil penalty for any related series of violations occurring within one year after the date of the first violation to no more than $50,000. Provides criteria to be considered by the Secretary in determining the amount of the penalty. Effective January 1, 2012, and applies to any outdoor lighting fixtures that are installed, replaced, maintained, or operated on or after that date.