§ 42-136-2 - Findings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-136-2

   § 42-136-2  Findings. – The general assembly finds that fully shielded lighting units considerablyreduce light pollution. The general assembly further finds that the replacementof unshielded lighting units with fully shielded lighting units can result insubstantial lowering in the wattage of the lamp needed to maintain anequivalent level of lighting on the ground, thereby realizing a considerableenergy savings to the state. Therefore, it is in the public interest to requirethe use of fully shielded lighting units to the maximum extent possible.