Alternative Fuels -- State Regulations for Mississippi

This page contains selected data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) at the U. S. Department of Energy. Additional details and the latest updates may be found at the AFDC summary page for Mississippi.

Fuel Use

State agency vehicles (recommendation)

The State Bureau of Fleet Management (Bureau), operated through the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, coordinates and promotes fuel efficiency and economy when state agencies purchase, lease, rent, acquire, use, maintain, and dispose of vehicles. The Bureau encourages state agencies to use fuel-efficient or hybrid electric vehicles as appropriate and, when feasible, use alternative fuels, including ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, or electricity to operate the vehicles. By July 1, 2014, at least 75% of all vehicles titled under the Bureau must have a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated fuel economy rating of at least 40 miles per gallon for highway driving. (Reference Mississippi Code 25-1-77)

General

Definition (biodiesel)

Biodiesel is defined as an oxygenated fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids from biologically derived oil and fats. A biodiesel blend is defined as a fuel comprised of a specified ratio of biodiesel with petroleum-based fuel. Biodiesel and biodiesel blends must meet specifications set by the Department. Renewable diesel is defined as fuel produced from biological material using thermal depolymerization that meets ASTM specification D975 or D396.(Reference Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Regulations (PDF) Subpart 4, Chapter 8, Section 113)

Labeling Requirement (biodiesel)

All biodiesel and biodiesel blends offered for sale must be appropriately and conspicuously labeled; blends up to 5% biodiesel (B5) must be labeled "may contain up to 5% biodiesel;" blends of B6 to B20 must identify volume percentage of biodiesel fuel; and blends over B20 must be labeled "consult vehicle manufacturer fuel recommendations."(Reference Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Regulations (PDF) Subpart 4, Chapter 8, Section 113)

Labeling Requirement (ethanol)

All gasoline offered for sale containing 1% or more ethanol by volume must be conspicuously identified as "with ethanol" or "containing ethanol." (Reference Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Regulations (PDF) Subpart 4, Chapter 8, Section 106)