Section 40404.5 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5.5. >> Article 1.

. The Legislature further finds and declares that the south coast district, in fulfilling its directive to require the use of best available control technology for new sources, and in consideration of the state policy to promote and encourage the use of solar energy systems, shall make reasonable efforts to incorporate solar energy technology into its air quality management plan in applications where it can be shown to be cost-effective.