Rice Straw Utilization Tax Credit Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture administers the Rice Straw Tax Credit Program established by state law in 1996. The program was created to encourage the development of off-field uses of rice straw as alternatives to open-field burning or in-field disposal.
Eligible purchases of rice straw can be made through 2007. The program is in effect until December 1, 2008. The aggregate tonnage funded by the program is capped each year, allowing for a total of just over 26,000 tons of straw to qualify for program benefits. Certificates are issued on a "first come, first serve" basis to reflect the chronological order that "valid" requests for credits are received by the Department. The allowed credit is against the "net tax" in an amount equal to $15 per each ton of rice straw.
Visit the website to learn more about the program and download the application form.
