California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §60146: Each government entity operating a diesel-powered highway vehicle upon this state’s highways shall apply for a diesel fuel tax license on forms prescribed by the board.

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What this law says, in plain English

Government entities operating diesel highway vehicles must obtain a diesel fuel tax license from the board before using state highways.

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Each government entity operating a diesel-powered highway vehicle upon this state’s highways shall apply for a diesel fuel tax license on forms prescribed by the board. It is unlawful for any government entity to operate a diesel-powered highway vehicle upon the state’s highways without first securing a diesel fuel tax license.

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