Louisiana § RS 9:1255 - Solar collectors; right of use
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1255 — Solar collectors; right of use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1255. Solar collectors; right of use
A. For purposes of this Section, "solar collector" means any device or combination of elements which relies on sunlight as an energy source.
B. No person or entity shall unreasonably restrict the right of a property owner to install or use a solar collector.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not supersede zoning restrictions, servitudes as provided by Civil Code Article 697 et seq., or building restrictions, as provided by Civil Code Article 775 et seq., which require approval prior to the installation or use of solar collectors.
D. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to property or areas which have been identified as historic districts, historical preservations or landmarks by any historic preservation district commission, landmarks commission, or the planning or zoning commission of a governing authority.
Acts 2010, No. 274, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1255
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1255 cover?
Section RS 9:1255 ("Solar collectors; right of use") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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