This bill amends Section 3-18-32 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance protections for solar energy installations. It prohibits any covenants, conditions, or restrictions in deeds or contracts that would either increase the cost of purchasing and installing a solar collector by more than ten percent or a total of $1,500, or reduce the efficiency of the solar collector's operation by more than ten percent. Additionally, it clarifies that any such prohibitive covenants or conditions that take effect after July 1, 1978, are void and unenforceable.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that mandates the prevailing party in any legal action to enforce compliance with these regulations to be awarded reasonable attorney fees. This aims to encourage individuals to challenge any unlawful restrictions on solar energy installations, thereby promoting the use of solar energy in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 3-18-32