90-4-1011. Alternative fuels policy -- implementing guidelines. (1) The state of Montana encourages the use of alternative fuels and fuel blends to the extent that doing so produces environmental and economic benefits to the citizens of Montana.

(2) To implement the policy stated in subsection (1), the legislature recommends the following guidelines:

(a) All policies and programs should have in-state benefits.

(b) Policies and programs should be coordinated among the affected agencies.

(c) The state recognizes incentives as a temporary tool to implement the alternative fuels policy. Recipients of those incentives should develop a plan, including an educational component, to phase out the incentive. In determining incentives, the state should:

(i) consider incentives for the producer, retail, and consumer levels;

(ii) establish a logical link between revenue sources and incentives; and

(iii) encourage the use of self-sufficient markets.

(d) Any state alternative fuels program should have measurable benefits that are communicated to the public.

(e) State and local governments should be encouraged to set an example with their vehicle fleets in the use of alternative fuels and fuel blends.

(f) Consistent with the guidelines in subsections (2)(a) through (2)(e), the state encourages production of alternative fuels and fuel blends.