On June 17, 2008 Florida Governor Crist signed a new law that, among other things, requires local governments to address climate change in comprehensive plans with green-house gas reduction strategies, energy-efficient development patterns, and factors to increase energy conservation in housing design and construction and in other contexts. The new law took effect on July 1, 2008.
Chapter 2008-191 can be accessed at: http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2008-191.pdf
For more general information on climate change in Florida, see http://www.dep.state.fl.us/climatechange
More statutes that DCA won’t enforce…
The legislation also forbids HOAs/Condo associations from banning and/or deed-restricting solar collectors and other green energy devices. This is an important step for FL.
By: John_S on September 12, 2008
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