A qualified biodiesel producer that is not yet actively engaged in the production of biodiesel shall be eligible for a one-time grant pursuant to § 32-324a to assist with the initial purchase of biodiesel production equipment or with the construction, modification or retrofitting of biodiesel production facilities. Such grant shall be administered to provide such qualified biodiesel producer with such initial financial assistance and shall not be administered as a reimbursement program. The amount of such grant shall not exceed three million dollars regardless of the number of facilities owned by the qualified biodiesel producer. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the person, firm, corporation or entity selected to implement the grant, shall award such grant to any such qualified biodiesel producer that is not yet actively engaged in the production of biodiesel upon the request of such qualified biodiesel producer provided such qualified biodiesel producer has a contract or an approved application pending with such department, person, firm, corporation or entity on May 18, 2010.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 32-324d

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.