Biofuel Law. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Renewable energy Biofuel Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract According to the definition given in the present Law biofuel shall be considered liquid or gaseous fuel used in internal combustion engines, which is produced from biomass. The purpose of this Law is to promote the trade in biofuel, thereby supporting the utilisation of environmentally friendly and safe in supply renewable energy resources. This Law prescribes: (a) the guiding principles of the State policy regarding the trade in biofuel, also biodiesel and biogas; (b) the competence of institut Full text English Website www.ttc.lv