The bill amends Section 23-23.7-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-23.7, titled "Biodiesel Products," to establish minimum percentages of bio-based products in No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state. The compliance schedule outlines specific deadlines for achieving higher standards: all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state shall contain a minimum of 2% bio-based product by July 1, 2014, increasing to 3% by July 1, 2015, 4% by July 1, 2016, and 5% by July 1, 2017. The bill modifies the deadlines for achieving higher standards by changing the year for the B20 biodiesel blend from 2025 to 2030, and for the B50 biodiesel blend from 2030 to 2035. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2530: 23-23.7-4