Section 42-136-1. – Short title.
§ 42-136-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Outdoor Lighting Control Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
Section 42-136-2. – Findings.
§ 42-136-2. Findings. The general assembly finds that fully shielded lighting units considerably reduce light pollution. The general assembly further finds that the replacement of unshielded lighting units with fully shielded lighting units can result in substantial lowering in the wattage of the lamp needed to maintain an equivalent level of lighting on the ground, […]
Section 42-136-3. – Definitions.
§ 42-136-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Direct light” means light emitting generally in a downward direction by a lamp, off a reflector or through a refractor of a lighting unit. (2) “Fully shielded lighting unit” means a lighting unit that is constructed in such a manner that all light emitted, either directly […]
Section 42-136-4. – Outdoor lighting control.
§ 42-136-4. Outdoor lighting control. (a) Permanent outdoor lighting unit installation. The installation of any new or replacement permanent outdoor lighting unit by or for a state agency shall meet the following conditions: (1) The new or replacement luminare permits are no more than two percent (2%) of the total lumen in the zone of […]
Section 42-136-5. – Implementation of chapter.
§ 42-136-5. Implementation of chapter. The department of transportation shall promulgate rules and regulations, which are deemed necessary and proper for the expedient implementation of the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
Section 42-136-6. – Severability.
§ 42-136-6. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provisions of this chapter or their application to any person or circumstance are held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without regard to the invalid provisions or application. History of Section.P.L. […]