This bill amends existing laws regarding the sale of abandoned properties and the permitting of energy storage systems. It introduces new provisions that allow a receiver, appointed to manage abandoned properties, to sell the property if a public nuisance has been abated or if an abatement plan is approved by the court. The bill specifies that any sale must include a reverter clause if the abatement plan is not completed as agreed. Additionally, it prioritizes sales to parties who commit to designating the property for low- and moderate-income housing, reselling below market value, or installing energy storage systems.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that energy storage systems, as defined in 39-33-1, proposed to be located on abandoned or contaminated properties shall be a by-right, permitted use under the zoning code for the municipality in which the energy storage system is proposed. It ensures that such systems are deemed consistent with the municipality's comprehensive plan and not to have significant negative environmental impacts. The proposed energy storage systems must comply with the municipality's planning and zoning procedures and ordinance requirements, including maximum structural lot coverage, setbacks, and height restrictions. The bill also states that any energy storage system constructed pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed five megawatts (5MW).

The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2800: 34-44-12, 42-140.5-9
2800  SUB A: 34-44-12, 42-140.5-9
2800  SUB A as amended: 34-44-12, 42-140.5-9