The Fuel-testing Pilot Projects (Methanol Project) Regulations 2003

• Citation: S.I. 2003/1597
• Sections: 5

Section 1 Citation and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Fuel-testing Pilot Projects (Methanol Project) Regulations 2003 and come into force on 17th July 2003.

Section 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations—

“methanol” means methyl alcohol and includes a mixture containing not less than 83% methyl alcohol;

“the project” means the project described in the Schedule.

Section 3 Experimental fuel

Methanol is an experimental fuel.

Section 4 Experimental period

The experimental period for methanol is 17 July 2003 to 16 July 2008.

Section 5 Relief

On methanol used or to be used for the purposes of the project there shall be allowed relief in the form of a rebate of 100% of the excise duty (subject to any conditions imposed and directions given by the Commissioners).