Can solar access rights be protected by a revival of the doctrine of ancient lights
A review of the history of solar access rights from their origin in 13th Century England's Doctrine of Ancient Lights to the present state of the law in both England and the US discusses how solar access law developed and possible solutions to the current US problem through the use of federal and state legislation. To compensate for the inadequacy of the Doctrine of Ancient Lights, the author offers model legislation which recognizes the right to receive sunlight for the purpose of providing energy as a property right, and which prohibits acts which deprive an individual of that right. The model bill specifically prohibits construction which interferes with sunlight necessary for solar energy equipment. 71 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6319232
- Journal Information:
- Northrop Univ. Law J. Aerosp., Energy Environ.; (United States), Vol. 2:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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