This bill amends Section 3-18-32 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance protections for solar energy installations by prohibiting certain covenants, conditions, and restrictions that could hinder the affordability and efficiency of solar collectors. Specifically, it declares any covenant or restriction that increases the cost of purchasing and installing a solar collector by more than ten percent or a total of $1,500, or that reduces the efficiency of a solar collector by more than ten percent, to be void and unenforceable.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows the prevailing party in any legal action to enforce compliance with these regulations to be awarded reasonable attorney fees. This aims to provide further support for individuals seeking to install solar energy systems without facing undue financial or operational barriers.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 3-18-32