Ind. Code ch. 6-6-14

Ind. Code ch. 6-6-14
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Ind. Code § 6-6-14-1 "Alternative fuel"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alternative fuel" means a liquefied petroleum gas used in an internal combustion engine or motor to propel any form of vehicle, machine, or mechanical contrivance. The term includes all forms of fuel commonly or commercially known or sold as butane or propane. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-2 "Department"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" means the department of state revenue. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-3 "Special fuel"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "special fuel" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-6-2.5-22. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-4 Alternative fuel decals; annual fees

Sec. 4. (a) The owner of one (1) of the following motor vehicles that is registered in Indiana and that is propelled by alternative fuel shall obtain an alternative fuel decal for the motor vehicle and pay an annual fee in accordance with the following schedule: SCHEDULE Motor Vehicle Annual Fee A passenger motor vehicle, truck, or bus, the declared gross weight of which is equal to or less than 9,000 pounds. $150 A recreational vehicle. $150 A truck or bus, the declared gross weight of which is greater than 9,000 pounds but equal to or less than 11,000 pounds. $262.50 An alternative fuel delivery truck powered by alternative fuel, which is a truck the declared gross weight of which is greater than 11,000 pounds. $375 A truck or bus, the declared gross weight of which is greater than 11,000 pounds, except an alternative fuel delivery truck. $450 A tractor, designed to be used with a semitrailer. $750 Only one (1) fee is required to be paid per motor vehicle per year. (b) The annual fee may be prorated on a quarterly basis if: (1) application is made after June 30 of a year; and (2) the motor vehicle is newly: (A) converted to alternative fuel; (B) purchased; or (C) registered in Indiana. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-5 Temporary trip permits

Sec. 5. (a) The owner of a motor vehicle that is propelled by alternative fuel and is: (1) registered outside Indiana; and (2) operated on a public highway in Indiana; shall obtain a temporary trip permit. An alternative fuel temporary trip permit may be purchased from a licensed propane dealer who sells alternative fuels. (b) A temporary trip permit is valid for seventy-two (72) hours from the time of purchase. The fee for each permit is five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50). The fee for an alternative temporary trip permit must be collected from the purchaser by the licensed propane dealer and paid monthly to the administrator on forms prescribed by the department. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-6 Propane dealer license

Sec. 6. (a) Before dispensing alternative fuel into a motor vehicle, a person desiring to make alternative fuel sales in Indiana must be licensed by the department as a propane dealer. A person may apply for a propane dealer license on a form prescribed by the department. The department may make any reasonable investigation of an applicant before issuing a license to the applicant. The fee for a propane dealer license is fifty dollars ($50). (b) The department shall issue a license card to each applicant approved for a propane dealer license. A licensed propane dealer shall display the license card in a conspicuous place at each location operated by the licensed propane dealer where alternative fuel is dispensed into motor vehicles in Indiana. (c) The department may rescind a propane dealer license if the propane dealer fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter. (d) Fees collected under this section must be deposited, allocated, and distributed in the same manner that special fuel taxes are deposited, allocated, and distributed under IC 6-6-2.5-67. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-7 Alternative fuel decal application

Sec. 7. (a) The administrator shall issue an alternative fuel decal to an owner of a motor vehicle propelled by alternative fuel who applies for a decal, pays to the administrator the fee, and provides the information that is required by the administrator. (b) An alternative fuel decal is effective from April 1 of each year through March 31 of the next year. The administrator may extend the expiration date for not more than thirty (30) days. During the month of March, the owner shall display the valid decal through March 31 or the decal issued to the owner for the next twelve (12) months. If the administrator grants an extension of the expiration date, the owner shall continue to display the decal for which the extension was granted. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-8 Affixing an alternative fuel decal; replacement

Sec. 8. (a) The owner of a motor vehicle propelled by alternative fuel shall affix the alternative fuel decal to the lower left side of the front windshield of the motor vehicle for which it was issued. The decal may be displayed only on the motor vehicle for which the decal was issued. (b) Upon application of the owner and surrender of a decal, the administrator may issue a new decal or give credit toward the fee for a decal for another vehicle or for a subsequent twelve (12) months. Upon receipt of the new decal or a credit statement, the owner shall return to the administrator: (1) the old decal; or (2) a sworn statement indicating that the old decal has been destroyed. (c) A credit under this section shall be computed by multiplying the fee paid for the old decal by a fraction. The denominator of the fraction is the number of whole and partial quarters for which the old decal was issued. The numerator of the fraction is the number of remaining whole quarters that the old decal would have been valid. (d) A credit under this section may not be given during the last three (3) months before the decal expires. (e) No refunds may be allowed under this section. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 6-6-14-9 Alternative fuel decal; use of alternative fuels

Sec. 9. A person may place or cause to be placed alternative fuel into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle only under one (1) of the following conditions: (1) The motor vehicle has a valid alternative fuel decal affixed to the front windshield. (2) The operator has a copy of a completed application for a decal for the motor vehicle, which application was filed with the department not more than thirty (30) days before the sale of the fuel. As added by P.L.212-2014, SEC.9.
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