(a) (1) A local legislative body may adopt local legislation addressing the construction, expansion, operation, or redevelopment of a wind energy facility located within the jurisdiction of the local government if the local legislation is consistent with this subchapter and existing federal and state law.(2) Local legislation shall not establish criteria for the issuance of a local permit that are less restrictive than those established in this subchapter.
(1) A local legislative body may adopt local legislation addressing the construction, expansion, operation, or redevelopment of a wind energy facility located within the jurisdiction of the local government if the local legislation is consistent with this subchapter and existing federal and state law.
(2) Local legislation shall not establish criteria for the issuance of a local permit that are less restrictive than those established in this subchapter.
(b) A local government that regulates the construction, expansion, operation, or redevelopment of wind energy facilities and wind energy facility expansions by local legislation shall furnish a certified copy of the adopted local legislation to the Arkansas Public Service Commission.