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In order to promote the use of renewable energy in Louisiana, it is hereby declared in the public interest to encourage participation of the private sector in the development of a production system for alcohol fuels, to reduce the reliance of the citizens of Louisiana and of the United States on foreign sources of energy; to continue Louisiana’s role as a major producer of energy for the nation; to provide a clean, efficient, and renewable energy source; to assist in maintaining Louisiana’s sugar cane industry as a viable producer of sugar; to encourage the utilization of sugar cane and other agricultural commodities for energy purposes.  

Added by Acts 1979, No. 793, §1.