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Act on Promotion of Utilization of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Organic Resources as Biofuel Raw Materials (Act No. 45).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biofuel Energy conservation/energy production Fish products Non-timber products Organic waste
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day specified by a Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the day of promulgation.
Abstract

This Law takes measures to promote the use of agriculture, forestry and fishery organic resources as raw materials for biofuels, thereby exploiting new demand for agriculture, forestry and fisheries organic resources, ensuring their effective use, and promoting the production of biofuels. It aims to contribute to the sustainable and healthy development of agriculture, forestry and fisheries and to the diversification of energy supply sources.

Full text
Japanese
Website
elaws.e-gov.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Order No. 296 Enforcement Ordinance on Promotion of Utilization of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Organic Resources as Biofuel Raw Materials.

Legislation | Japan | 2008

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Biofuel, Energy conservation/energy production, Fish products, Non-timber products, Organic waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX