Light Pollution Bill(URF)

Light Pollution is a serious issue. An excess of light blocks off star light (preventing space research), keeps people awake, and disrupts bird migrations. Excess production of light requires the use of more energy.

More effective street lighting can help combat the production of light pollution. New models of street lights can direct the light produced more effectively to the areas where it is needed, and with less energy.

Businesses shutting down lighting when not use will reduce the amount of light pollution significantly and save energy.

Home users are to be encouraged to turn off lights when not needed and to use curtains and blinds to filter excess light, which in the cooler parts of our region help to add insulation at night.

Any business caught offending will be given a warning on the first offence then a fine. If enough fines a accumulated then the said business may face forced closure.

Homes will based similarly to noise complaints. If there are light complaints then there residency will be issued with a warning, if there are repeated warnings then the residence will be forced to turn off all large sources of light, or block the light from leaving the house. If the home owner does not comply then power will be shut off to the legal minimum for that jurisdiction.

All accused offenders have to right to challenge any fines, forced closures, and power cuts in court.

Any business that has been closed due to excess light pollution can reopen after a month. They will be monitored for two weeks after that and if no further violating occur then they will be aloud to operate on their own again.

Same applies to households.

Voting Results

First Vote

Second Vote

See Also

• First Vote in the URF Forum
• Second Vote in the URF Forum
• Both the Initial and Second Drafts of the Bill in the URF Forum