AN ACT EXEMPTING SOLAR CARPORTS OR CANOPIES FROM THE STATE BUILDING CODE.

This bill would exempt solar photovoltaic carports and canopies from state building code requirements. It directly affects property owners and businesses installing these structures, removing the need to comply with standard building code regulations for their installation. The key provision eliminates the requirement for these solar structures to meet typical building code standards, such as structural engineering reviews or material specifications. This change simplifies the installation process for solar carports without altering broader building safety rules. The bill focuses solely on removing this specific regulatory barrier for solar canopies.