Bill Text: SC S0422 | 2023-2024 | 125th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: HOA - Solar Panels
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-01-19 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [S0422 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2023-S0422-Introduced.html
South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Bill 422
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA code of laws BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-65, SO AS TO provide that A DEED RESTRICTION, COVENANT, OR A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION DOCUMENT must not prohibit THE INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM that cannot be seen from the street or common area surrounding a residence.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 27-1-65. (A) A restrictive covenant, declaration, rule, contractual provision, or other provision concerning the installation and utilization of a solar energy system found in a deed, contract, lease, rental agreement, or the governing documents of a homeowners' association must not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the installation and utilization of a solar energy system that cannot be seen from the street or a common area surrounding a residence.
(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a homeowners' association from requiring reasonable design accommodations to ensure that a solar energy system is installed in a manner that is consistent with the aesthetic requirements applicable to all homeowners' association members.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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