North Dakota Hydrogen Laws and Incentives

State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Labeling Requirement

Effective August 1, 2007, alternative fuels must be labeled at the retail dispensing unit with the price, name, and main components of the alternative fuel or alternative fuel blend. The labeling must follow established labeling specifications for petroleum-based fuels. A producer of alternative fuels may provide a label promoting the benefits of the alternative fuel if the label meets the requirements specified. Alternative fuel is defined as a fuel used in an engine or vehicle other than a petroleum-based fuel. (Reference House Bill 1121, 2007, and North Dakota Century Code 19-10-03.3)

Alternative Fuel Promotion

Recognizing that biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel will be an important part of the state's energy economy and advanced research in biofuels production from biomass will be critical to the long-term viability of biofuels, the North Dakota Legislature supports the goal that 25% of the nation's energy consumption will come from renewable sources by the year 2025. Additionally, the Legislature supports the North Dakota energy corridor initiative to increase funding for research development and commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells and biofuels produced from biomass for long-term viability. (Reference House Concurrent Resolution 3020, 2007)

Hydrogen Tax Exemption

Sales of hydrogen to power an internal combustion engine or fuel cell are exempt from the state sales tax. This exemption is effective through June 30, 2010. (Reference North Dakota Century Code 57-43.2-02.4)