Section 216H.01 Definitions - Minnesota Statutes

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216H.01 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

"Statewide greenhouse gas emissions" include emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride emitted by anthropogenic sources within the state and from the generation of electricity imported from outside the state and consumed in Minnesota. Carbon dioxide that is injected into geological formations to prevent its release to the atmosphere in compliance with applicable laws, and carbon dioxide associated with the combustion of fuels other than coal, petroleum, and natural gas are not counted as contributing to statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

History:

2007 c 136 art 5 s 1

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Minnesota > 216-217 > 216H > 216H_01

216H.01 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

"Statewide greenhouse gas emissions" include emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride emitted by anthropogenic sources within the state and from the generation of electricity imported from outside the state and consumed in Minnesota. Carbon dioxide that is injected into geological formations to prevent its release to the atmosphere in compliance with applicable laws, and carbon dioxide associated with the combustion of fuels other than coal, petroleum, and natural gas are not counted as contributing to statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

History:

2007 c 136 art 5 s 1

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Statutes > Minnesota > 216-217 > 216H > 216H_01

216H.01 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

"Statewide greenhouse gas emissions" include emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride emitted by anthropogenic sources within the state and from the generation of electricity imported from outside the state and consumed in Minnesota. Carbon dioxide that is injected into geological formations to prevent its release to the atmosphere in compliance with applicable laws, and carbon dioxide associated with the combustion of fuels other than coal, petroleum, and natural gas are not counted as contributing to statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

History:

2007 c 136 art 5 s 1