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Biofuels Act (C.C.S.M. c. B40).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Biofuel Bioenergy Energy conservation/energy production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

With a view to Manitoba’s economic and environmental interest the present Act encourages and supports the production and use of cleaner fuels, such as ethanol and other biofuels. The purposes of the present Act are: a) to encourage and support the production and consumption of biofuels in Manitoba; and b) to ensure that biofuels and blended biofuels sold in Manitoba meet prescribed quality specifications. Section 4 establishes that no person shall manufacture a biofuel in Manitoba unless the person holds a valid licence issued by the Minister.The text consists of 22 sections divided into 4 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); Biofuel programme (2); Administration and enforcement (3); Miscellaneous (4).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Biodiesel (General) Regulation (Man. Reg. 178/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Biofuel, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ethanol General Regulation (Man. Reg. 165/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2011)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Biofuel, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ethanol Fund Grant Regulation (Man. Reg. 166/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Subsidy/incentive, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biodiesel Fund Grant Regulation (Man. Reg. 91/2010).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Subsidy/incentive, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biodiesel Mandate For Diesel Fuel Regulation (Man. Reg. 147/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2016)

Keyword: Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX