Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and operators engaged in the motor fuel transport or export business; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a civil penalty.
What changed between versions
Updated the definition of 'export' to clarify that fuel delivered to another state or territory within the United States counts as export without altering load content by volume or composition.
Added new requirements for motor fuel transporters to ensure employees and independent contractors hold proper hazardous materials licenses and endorsements.
Added requirements for applicants to list states where they intend to transport fuel and provide license numbers from those states.
Created new civil penalties of up to $25,000 per occurrence for transporters who fail to verify their employees' hazardous materials credentials.
Added new criminal offenses for transporting fuel without proper documentation and for purchasing fuel with intent to evade taxes.
Modified tax exemptions for diesel fuel to include additional categories such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and water mixtures.