Article 8

1

As from 1 January 2004, notwithstanding Article 7, the minimum levels of taxation applicable to products used as motor fuel for the purposes set out in paragraph 2 shall be fixed as set out in Annex I Table B.

2

This Article shall apply to the following industrial and commercial purposes:

a

agricultural, horticultural or piscicultural works, and in forestry;

b

stationary motors;

c

plant and machinery used in construction, civil engineering and public works;

d

vehicles intended for use off the public roadway or which have not been granted authorisation for use mainly on the public roadway.