Biofuels Act of 2006 (Republic Act No. 9367).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to: develop and use indigenous renewable energy to reduce dependence on imported oil; reduce toxic emissions; and ensure the availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without causing any harm to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and food reserves of the country.
This Act provides for the phasing out of the use of harmful gasoline additives and specifies locally sourced biofuel components which shall be contained in all liquid fuels. The text further provides for the establishment of the National Biofuel Board and for its powers and functions. The Act also contains penal provisions.
This Act provides for the phasing out of the use of harmful gasoline additives and specifies locally sourced biofuel components which shall be contained in all liquid fuels. The text further provides for the establishment of the National Biofuel Board and for its powers and functions. The Act also contains penal provisions.
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Long title of text
An Act to direct the use of biofuels, establishing for this purpose the biofuel program, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No