Law for the Production and Consumption of Biofuels (Decree 144-2007)

Laws and Policies

CCLW

CCLW national policies

Law passed

This document declares of national interest the exploration, exploitation and use of biofuels to generate jobs, improve security of supply and contribute to reduce local and global pollution (art. 1). This law establishes the legal framework for the production, transformation, distribution, commercialisation and use of biofuels (art. 2). It further charges the executive power to define and implement policies that foster the production and trading of biofuels (art. 3).