Red-dyed "reefer" diesel?
I mentioned this on one subject, but think this deserves its own topic. On one of the groups I'm on, I keep reading that it is known to be common practice for people at a truck stop to use red-dyed "...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:CarlGeo wrote:micpib1 wrote:
When I was using Red Dyed Fuel in our ambulances (with exempt plates), the Ford Dealer said he had to report finding Red Dyed Fuel in our system, he backed off when I pointed out that we were exempt. So they will find you somehow... they want your money. JH
I am a bit confused by your statement that you are exempt. What are you exempt from? ALL taxes that motorist pay? Do ALL exempt vehicle license not pay highway taxes, how about Federal? This smells to me!
I presume he's talking about a Publicly-owned ambulance, in which case he's right, or at least that's the law in California, for one State:California Dyed Diesel Regs wrote:
(5) Backup tax does not apply to delivery of diesel fuel into the
fuel tank of a diesel-powered highway vehicle as provided in Section
60058 for any of the following:
......snip...
(D) Use in a diesel-powered highway vehicle that is owned and
operated by a government entity.
(E) Use by the United States and its agencies and
instrumentalities.
......snip.......
It goes on to name others who are exempt, too: Link
The items you list never say anything about red fuel. They only talk about taxation.
There's a big difference in being exempt from paying the taxes by legal means and using red fuel and taking this discount without using proper channels.
