Second Regular Session H.B. 2106
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2106
(Reference to House engrossed bill)
Page 3, after line 42, insert:
“Sec. 3. Section 33-1816, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
33-1816. Solar energy devices; evaporative coolers; reasonable restrictions; fees and costs
A. Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit the installation or use of the following devices:
1. A solar energy device as defined in section 44‑1761.
2. an evaporative cooler on the roof.
B. An association may adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement of a solar energy device if those rules do not prevent the installation, or impair the functioning of the device or, restrict its use or adversely affect the cost or efficiency of the device.
C. Notwithstanding any provision of the community documents, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to any party who substantially prevails in an action against the board of directors of the association for a violation of this section.”
Amend title to conform