New York Energy Law Article 12 - SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTS WARRANTY ACT

  • 12-101 - Title.
    This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Solar Energy Products Warranty Act."
  • 12-101-a - Administration.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the New York state energy research and development authority shall be deemed to have the responsibility and authority to...
  • 12-102 - Purpose.
    The legislature hereby finds and declares that the use of renewable energy technologies, such as solar energy, within the state should be encouraged to the...
  • 12-103 - Definitions.
    1. "Building" means any combination of materials, whether portable or fixed, having a roof to form a structure which is heated or cooled in the...
  • 12-104 - Contracts and Sales Practices.
    1. Every agreement for the sale or installation of a solar thermal system shall be in writing and be subscribed by the seller or installer,...
  • 12-106 - Warranties and Service Agreements.
    1. All express warranties and service agreements pertaining to any solar thermal system or component thereof which is sold in the state shall be in...
  • 12-108 - Rules and Regulations.
    Not later than six months from the effective date of this act, the commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary for the effective implementation...
  • 12-110 - Violations.
    1. Whenever the attorney general has reason to believe that any violation of this article is a repeated or persistent practice, he may bring an...
  • 12-112 - Prohibition of Waiver.
    Any waiver by the owner of a solar thermal system of the provisions of this article shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall...

Last modified: February 3, 2019