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Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel in Arizona

Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel in Arizona. Kathy Boyle, Public Affairs Manager Bruce Bartholomew, Public Affairs Manager Mark Zimmerman, Senior Division Administrator, Revenue and Fuel Tax Administration Karl Goldsmith – Enforcement Services Arizona Department of Transportation March 17, 2015. NOT.

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Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel in Arizona

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  1. Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel in Arizona Kathy Boyle, Public Affairs Manager Bruce Bartholomew, Public Affairs Manager Mark Zimmerman, Senior Division Administrator, Revenue and Fuel Tax Administration Karl Goldsmith– Enforcement Services Arizona Department of Transportation March 17, 2015 NOT Red Diesel is Street Diesel ^

  2. What Non-taxable diesel fuel restricted to specific applications Where Off-road use in agriculture and road construction activities Why To provide tax relief to individuals/businesses that do not contribute to wear and tear of Arizona’s highways Red-Dyed Diesel FuelProgram Overview

  3. Red-dyed diesel fuel is used illegally to avoid fuel taxes Reduced fuel tax revenue shrinks Arizona’s highway fund Less funding for highways means: delayed maintenance fewer new roads more congestion less efficient, less reliable roadways for your industry Red-Dyed Diesel FuelWhat is the Issue?

  4. Red Diesel is not Street Diesel Use of red-dyed diesel fuel in a vehicle on Arizona’s public roads is a violation of state law Per state law, the Arizona Department of Transportation is empowered to enforce fuel tax laws Enforcement and Compliance Division Sworn officers conduct inspections Criminal and civil investigations Red-Dyed Diesel FuelEnforcement of Program Rules

  5. First offense: Minimum penalty of $1,000 or $10 per gallon of dyed diesel fuel involved, whichever is more. Multiple offenses: The first offense penalties are multiplied by the number of occurrences. Can be criminal charges and civil penalties Red-Dyed Diesel FuelPenalties for Improper Use Per state law:

  6. ADOT public outreach program Educate industry leaders Educate fuel users Call to Action Help ADOT convince people to “Pay Their Fair Share” Red-Dyed Diesel FuelEducational Outreach

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