(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Biodiesel” means an alternative motor fuel produced from a renewable resource such as vegetable oil or animal fat. (c) “Board” means the Renewable Fuels Incentive Board. (d) “Ethanol” means fermented ethyl alcohol derived from agricultural or forest products. (e) (1) “Small grains” means a winter grain crop. (2) “Small grains” […]
This subtitle authorizes credits for the production of: (1) Ethanol that: (i) Satisfies the American Society for Testing and Materials Specifications D 4806-88; and (ii) Is denatured as specified in 27 C.F.R. Parts 20 and 21; and (2) Biodiesel that satisfies the American Society for Testing and Materials D 6751.
(a) There is a Renewable Fuels Incentive Board. (b) The Board consists of four members as follows: (1) The Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee; (2) The Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary’s designee; (3) The Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee; and (4) The Director of the Maryland Energy Administration or the Director’s designee. (c) (1) The Secretary of […]
(a) To be eligible for credits under this subtitle, an ethanol or biodiesel producer shall apply to the Board for certification on an application provided by the Board. (b) An applicant shall show in the application to the satisfaction of the Board: (1) That the applicant will construct or operate a facility capable of producing ethanol or biodiesel; […]
(a) (1) The Board may pay credits as calculated under this section to certified producers of ethanol or biodiesel in the State for ethanol or biodiesel produced on or after December 31, 2007. (2) (i) For the purposes of this subtitle, a person that holds a controlling interest in more than one ethanol production facility is considered to be […]
(a) After February 1, 2008, to receive a credit payment a certified ethanol or biodiesel producer shall file a claim with the Board by the end of January, April, July, and October of each year. (b) A claim filed under this section shall state: (1) (i) The producer’s total ethanol production in the State during the previous quarter, categorized […]
(a) For fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year, the Governor shall include sufficient funds in the State budget to implement this subtitle. (b) To implement this subtitle, the Board: (1) Shall maximize the use of federal funds or matching programs to the extent possible; and (2) May solicit and accept grants or donations from State, local, or […]
