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Act on biofuels (No. 468 of 2009).

Country
Denmark
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Act aims to promote the use of sustainable biofuels for land transportation (gasoline/diesel), in order to adhere to Denmark's international climate obligations. The Act applies to commercial energy-suppliers and sets out requirements for them to meet sustainability obligations of biofuel supply originating from waste, residues, and cellulosic material not intended for food. Every commercial companies have the duty to ensure that biofuels accounts for at least 5.75% of its total annual sales of fuels for ground transportation.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/den103622.pdf
Web site
http://www.retsinformation.dk
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 2009. Articls 3 and 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2012.
Notes
This Act is not applicable to Greenland nor the Faroe Islands.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lov om b redygtige biobr ndstoffer.
Implements
Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.