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NY A02910

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lopez

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates New York State sales and compensating use taxes on biodiesel products produced, processed, and/or distributed in New York State, effective April 1, 2012

  • Allows sellers to exclude state taxes from the selling price and claim refunds or credits for taxes paid on biodiesel products, with specific provisions for filling stations and blended fuel sales

  • Defines biodiesel as a diesel motor fuel substitute from nonpetroleum renewable resources meeting EPA registration requirements and ASTM D6751-02A standards

  • Authorizes cities with populations of one million or more to adopt local resolutions exempting biodiesel products from local sales and compensating use taxes by immediately amending existing tax ordinances

  • Requires the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to implement the provisions through rules, regulations, and documentation requirements for refunds and credits

Legislative Description

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2011
Libraries and Education Technology1/21/2011

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