Section 414.353

Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE

Chapter 414

Effective - 28 Aug 1999, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  414.353.  Alternative fuel use, administrative plan — loans provided, requirements, preferences — rules, procedure. — 1.  On or before July 1, 2000, the division shall have developed an administrative plan for implementing a program that provides financial assistance to political subdivisions for establishing the capability of using alternative fuels in their vehicle fleets.

  2.  The program shall accept applications for loans from political subdivisions with vehicle fleets for the:

  (1)  Purchase of new motor vehicles capable of using alternative fuels;

  (2)  Conversion of motor vehicles which operate on gasoline to enable such vehicles to operate on an alternative fuel; and

  (3)  Construction of fueling stations capable of dispensing alternative fuels.

  3.  The division shall evaluate plans developed by applicants for converting their vehicle fleets to operate on alternative fuels, and shall give preference in making loans to those applicants who are prepared to make substantial investments of their own funds in converting their vehicle fleets and who will work cooperatively with the state, other political subdivisions, and private entities in developing a fueling infrastructure capable of dispensing alternative fuels in this state.

  4.  The division may promulgate any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 414.350 to 414.359.  No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to sections 414.350 to 414.359 shall take effect unless it has been promulgated pursuant to chapter 536.

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(L. 1999 S.B. 310 § 12)