NYC Council Introduction 245

intro.nyc/0245-2022 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Light pollution from light fixtures in a residential district.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
Sponsored by Robert F. Holden
Introduced: April 28, 2022

This bill would restrict persons other than government agencies from operating lights causing outdoor illumination greater than 3,000 lumens in a residential district, unless the lighting is fully shielded to reduce light trespass. Any person in violation of this bill would be liable for a civil penalty of $50.

Sponsors: 4