As with many states , while some local jurisdictions in Florida employ dark skies regulations , there is no state level dark sky ordinance or outdoor lighting ordinance .
Source : http :// www . leg . state . fl . us / Statutes / index . cfm ? App _ mode = Display _ Index & Title _ Request = XI # TitleXI
State of Hawaii The Starlight Reserve Act of 2009 ( Act 161 , SB 536 ) requires the state Department of Business , Economic Development , and Tourism ( BEDT ) with the assistance of a temporary advisory committee , to develop a statewide starlight reserve strategy to assist in the preservation of the night sky and its related scientific , natural , cultural , astronomical , and landscape values . “ A starlight reserve is a site where a commitment to defend the quality of the night sky and access to starlight has been established .” The statewide starlight reserve strategy is based on the following principles :
• to value , protect , and promote the tangible and intangible worldwide cultural heritages associated with the night sky ;
• to defend the quality of the night sky for astronomical observation , including establishing measures and regulations to prevent its deterioration through light and atmospheric pollution ;
• to establish new bases , especially in natural areas ;
• to safeguard the equilibrium of the biosphere and to protect the earth ' s biological diversity whose nocturnal and diurnal habitats are threatened by light and atmospheric pollution ; and
State of Michigan Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act ( Ac designated as Dark Sky Preserves , all of which are state-owned land and other state forestland in Emmet and Huron counties . Within § 32 requirements in such areas and the mandate of the local planning co Dark Sky Preserves conforms to the following :
• lighting shall be directed downward ;
• whenever possible , lighting shall be provided by fully shie
• wherever practical and appropriate , outdoor lighting fixtur fixtures that remain lighted during all hours of darkness .
Pursuant to Section 751 , local commissions are also required to ens Sky Preserves is installed only for safety , security , or the reasonable the preserves are scattered around suburban Michigan , § 324.75102
Source : http :// www . legislature . mi . gov /( S ( 33ch5w555p4jrkbiquhnfnuz ))/ mil 1994-III-4-2-PARKS ; http :// www . darksky . org / outdoorlighting / lighting-ord
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• to preserve and recover the quality of nocturnal starlit landscapes that have traditionally been perceived by people as an integral part of their natural and cultural heritage .
Additionally , the state Department of BEDT , with the assistance of the Starlight Reserve Committee , was also mandated to propose legislation to implement a statewide lighting law , which takes the following into consideration :
• develop rules regulating the requirements of outdoor lighting to guarantee the protection of night sky quality ;
• incorporate measures to conserve energy and promote responsible outdoor night lighting ;
• develop standards for intelligent lighting design in architecture , urban planning , engineering and infrastructure development ;
• strengthen statewide commitment to preserving the night sky by adopting intelligent lighting in the public sector ;
• promote labeling to recognize intelligent lighting fixtures and products ;
• develop alliances with both public and private entities primarily responsible for outdoor night lighting ;
• develop measures to avoid obtrusive light and improve the quality of life of local populations ; and
• educate local residents about existing solutions , as well as the environmental , personal , and energy�saving benefits that intelligent night�sky lighting entails .
Sources : http :// www . legislativestatemap . org / Hawaii . html ; http :// www . capitol . hawaii . gov / session2009 / bills / SB536 _ CD1 _. htm �
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