Central African Republic

Law no. 08-18 (on biofuels)

Legislative

Law

Passed in 2008

This law deals with the cultivation and research of energetic plants, processing, production, selling and control of biofuels. It comprises bioalcohols, biodiesels, biogas and any other uel obtained from renewable organic matter (non-fossil).

The law asserts the State's control over biofuels in the country, and only national entities can engage in the business. It then sets the whole legal framework for growing and commercialising the crops and fuels.

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