Part 1Emissions reduction targets
Supplementary
21Limits on use of carbon units
1
The Scottish Ministers must, by order, set a limit on the net amount of carbon units that may be credited to net Scottish emissions accounts during the periods mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (i) of subsection (2).
2
The Scottish Ministers must set the limit—
a
for the period 2010–2012, no later than 1 June 2010;
b
for the period 2013–2017, no later than 31 December 2011;
c
for the period 2018–2022, no later than 31 December 2016;
d
for the period 2023–2027, no later than 31 December 2021;
e
for the period 2028–2032, no later than 31 December 2026;
f
for the period 2033–2037, no later than 31 December 2031;
g
for the period 2038–2042, no later than 31 December 2036;
h
for the period 2043–2047, no later than 31 December 2041;
i
for the period 2048–2050, no later than 31 December 2046.
3
The “net amount of carbon units” means C minus D, where—
“C” is the amount of carbon units credited to net Scottish emissions accounts during the period in accordance with regulations under section 13(5);
“D” is the amount of carbon units debited from net Scottish emissions accounts during the period in accordance with such regulations.
4
An order under subsection (1) may provide that carbon units of a description specified in the order do not count towards the limit.
5
If the limit for a period is not set by the corresponding date mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (i) of subsection (2), the Scottish Ministers must set the limit as soon as reasonably practicable afterwards.