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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 44 - Property » Chapter 9 - Easements » Article 2 - Solar Easements

§ 44-9-20. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Solar Easement Act of 1978.” History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2076, § 1. Law reviews. For article surveying Georgia cases dealing with environment, natural resources, and land use from June 1977 through May 1978, see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 75 (1978).

§ 44-9-21. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy

The General Assembly finds that the use of solar energy in this state can help reduce the nation’s reliance upon imported fuels and that solar energy development should, therefore, be encouraged. The General Assembly further finds that, as the use of solar energy devices increases, the possibility of future shading of such devices by buildings […]

§ 44-9-22. Establishment of Solar Easements

Any easement obtained for the purpose of ensuring the exposure of a solar energy device shall be created in writing and shall be subject to the same requirements of conveyance and recording as other easements. History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2076, § 3. Law reviews. For article surveying Georgia cases dealing with environment, natural resources, […]

§ 44-9-23. Contents of Solar Easements

Any instrument creating a solar easement shall include, but shall not be limited to: A definite and certain description of the airspace affected by such easement; and Any terms or conditions or both under which the solar easement is granted or will be terminated. History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2076, § 4. Law reviews. For […]