This exemption is granted to construction of improvements to
real property initiated on or after the first day of January, 2013,
meeting LEED certification standards for green buildings as provided
in this article, the green building initiative's green globes rating
system, the American National Standards Institute, or substantially
equivalent stands for certification using a similar program for green
buildings.
This article shall become effective immediately upon filing
with the Secretary of State and shall be retroactive to January 1,
2013.
Application for such exemption must be made by the owner to
the Assessor.
The invalidity of any article, section, paragraph, sentence,
clause, word or provision of this article shall not invalidate any
other article, section, paragraph, clause, word or provision thereof.