Article 1 
1. In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Netherlands is authorised to apply a degressive differentiated rate of excise duty, not exceeding NLG 0,14 per litre, on diesel fuel consumed by taxis in the period 1 January to 31 December 2000. 2. The differentiated rate must comply with the terms of Directive 92/82/EEC and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Article 5 thereof. Article 2 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001. For the Council The President B. Ringholm (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46). (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.
Article 2 
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001. For the Council The President B. Ringholm (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46). (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001. For the Council The President B. Ringholm (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46). (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.