Ind. Code ch. 32-23-4

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Ind. Code § 32-23-4-1 "Passive solar energy system" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "passive solar energy system" means a structure specifically designed to retain heat that is derived from solar energy. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 32-23-4-2 "Solar easement" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "solar easement" means an easement obtained for the purpose of exposure of a solar energy device or a passive solar energy system to the direct rays of the sun. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 32-23-4-3 "Solar energy device" defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "solar energy device" means an artifice, an instrument, or the equipment designed to receive the direct rays of the sun and convert the rays into heat, electricity, or another form of energy to provide heating, cooling, or electrical power. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 32-23-4-4 Creation; requirements

Sec. 4. A solar easement: (1) must be created in writing; and (2) is subject to the conveyancing and recording requirements of this title. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2.5-2.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 32-23-4-5 Instrument; requisites

Sec. 5. An instrument that creates a solar easement must include the following: (1) The vertical and horizontal angles, expressed in degrees, at which the solar easement extends over the real property that is subject to the solar easement, and a description of the real property to which the solar easement is appurtenant. (2) Any terms and conditions under which the solar easement is granted or will be terminated. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2.5-3.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

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