Rollnhome wrote:
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"Use class motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that uses use fuel on a highway in this state and that is a road tractor, truck tractor, truck or passenger carrying vehicle having a declared gross vehicle weight of more than twenty-six thousand pounds or having more than two axles."
I have researched this most of the day (slow day). This is what I come up with.
Following the commas: 1 - A mh is not a road tractor. 2 - A mh is not a truck tractor. 3 - A mh is not a truck or passenger carrying vehicle (AZ definition BUS) having a declared weight (weight has to be declared on registration and additional registration fees are charged). 4 - A mh is not a truck or passenger carrying vehicle (BUS) having more than two axles.
I am convinced the additional fuel tax is for commercial use and private mhs are not included in this description/class of vehicles.
I have calls in to the state to confirm this. I have all ready talked to two ADOT personnel that confirm my understanding of the tax. I believe it is written very clearly.
The problem seems to be the interpretation of passenger carrying vehicle. I forget the exact statute however AZ defines a PCV as a bus such as a tour bus or Greyhound type passenger bus.
Okay, now we're getting someplace but I need to know where you found that definition. I did text searches of AZ law and could not find a definition for passenger carrying vehicle, however, I also think it means bus or other vehicle that carries passengers for hire. I'll search again, but I didn't find it earlier today.
