New Zealand Legislation: Bills
Bills are proposed Acts
The following section is inserted after section 1A:
“1B Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
“biofuel means any gaseous or liquid fuel produced from biomass that can be used as a fuel for engines
“distribution includes sale
“energy means work or heat that is or may be produced or derived from coal, electricity, gas, geothermal activity, petroleum, petroleum products, uranium, wind, biomass, sun, water, or any other fuel (including engine fuel) or any other source
“engine fuel means any gaseous or liquid fuel that can be used as a fuel for engines, and includes biofuel, diesel, petrol (which is called motor spirit in Schedule 3 of the Customs and Excise Act 1996), synthetic fuel, and blends of these
“Minister means the Minister of the Crown who, under the authority of any warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act
“Ministry means the department of State that, with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act
“Secretary means the chief executive of the Ministry.”