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ID S1072
Bill
Status
2/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police, and Idaho State Tax Commission to enter into joint exercise of powers agreements to implement dyed fuel inspection provisions.
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Permits inspection of diesel-powered motor vehicles for dyed fuel when stopped at check stations or when lawfully detained by law enforcement, with inspections limited to the specific vehicle and not serving as probable cause for other vehicles.
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Establishes that dye presence at 0.6 parts per million (PPM) or greater in licensed motor vehicles constitutes a violation, with a 3-month grace period for new owners of previously authorized dyed fuel vehicles.
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Requires six months of outreach and education before inspections begin and exempts inspections during governor-declared emergencies or presidential disaster declarations when fuel is necessary for relief.
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Sets civil penalties for dyed fuel violations: $250 for first violation, $500 for second, $1,000 for third, and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, plus $1,000 penalty for refusing inspection; mandates legislative evaluation after five years.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide that certain vehicles shall be subject to inspection for dyed fuel; to provide conditions under which inspections may be conducted, to provide that specified provisions of law shall not be construed to require reporting violations to the federal government, to provide for the limitation of inspection authority, to provide for outreach and education, to provide exceptions to applicability; to provide that the presence of dye in certain motor vehicles at a designated concentration or greater shall constitute a violation, to provide that certain persons may inspect, collect and secure samples of special fuel to detect the presence of dye under specified conditions; and to provide for fines.
DYED FUEL
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate
2/28/2017