Rainwater and Solarization Act

The Act mandating rainwater harvesting and solarization mainstreaming (also known as the Rainwater and Solarization Act) is a law of the Order of the Holy Lakes. It was adopted by the Senate of the Lakes on 8.XIV.1755.

The act was proposed by Princess Eva (H).

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A BILL MANDATING RAINWATER HARVESTING AND SOLARIZATION MAINSTREAMING

Whereas, there is a need to optimize natural resource use in this nation,

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Lakes, as follows:

SECTION 1. On enactment of this Act, it shall be national policy and law to optimize and mainstream installation of rainwater harvesting and solarization infrastructure and technology throughout the nation, within the private sector and the government sector.

SECTION 2. A report of progress on these matters, particularly its implementation within local governments, shall be sent by the Minister for the Realms to the Senate at the end of every quarter and at the end of every year.

SECTION 3. On enactment of this Act, the Minister of Civil Defence, Minister for the Realms, Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister of Education shall be constituted into a Rainwater Harvesting and Solarization Committee of the Secretariat, for coordination purposes. They, individually and collectively, shall issue the necessary written instructions to institutionalize, optimize and mainstream installation of rainwater harvesting and solarization infrastructure and technology throughout the nation.

SECTION 4. Expenses for installation and maintenance for rainwater harvesting and solarization may be deductible from any payable taxes. The Committee shall issue the necessary guidelines via resolution.

SECTION 5. Low-income households, defined as those households earning 40,000 Crowns and less per year, shall be entitled to government subsidy and financial assistance as the Committee shall determine, via resolution.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act enters into force upon promulgation.