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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XIV
TAXATION AND FINANCE
Chapter 206
MOTOR AND OTHER FUEL TAXES
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F.S. 206.86
206.86 Definitions.As used in this part:
(1) “Diesel fuel” means all petroleum distillates commonly known as diesel #2, biodiesel, or any other product blended with diesel or any product placed into the storage supply tank of a diesel-powered motor vehicle.
(2) “Taxable diesel fuel” or “fuel” means any diesel fuel not held in bulk storage at a terminal which has not been dyed for exempt use in accordance with Internal Revenue Code requirements.
(3) “User” includes any person who uses diesel fuels within this state for the propulsion of a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state, even though the motor is also used for a purpose other than the propulsion of the vehicle.
(4) “Removal” means any physical transfer of diesel fuel and any use of diesel fuel other than as a material in the production of diesel fuel.
(5) “Blender” means any person who produces blended diesel fuel outside the bulk transfer/terminal system.
(6) “Colorless marker” means material that is not perceptible to the senses until the diesel fuel into which it is introduced is subjected to a scientific test.
(7) “Dyed diesel fuel” means diesel fuel that is dyed in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency or Internal Revenue Service requirements for high sulfur diesel fuel or low sulfur diesel fuel.
(8) “Ultimate vendor” means a licensee that sells undyed diesel fuel to the United States or its departments or agencies in bulk lots of not less than 500 gallons in each delivery or to the user of the diesel fuel for use on a farm for farming purposes.
(9) “Local government user of diesel fuel” means any county, municipality, or school district licensed by the department to use untaxed diesel fuel in motor vehicles.
(10) “Mass transit system” means any licensed local transportation company providing local bus service that is open to the public and that travels regular routes.
(11) “Diesel fuel registrant” means anyone required by this chapter to be licensed to remit diesel fuel taxes, including, but not limited to, terminal suppliers, importers, local government users of diesel fuel, and mass transit systems.
(12) “Biodiesel” means any product made from nonpetroleum-based oils or fats which is suitable for use in diesel-powered engines. Biodiesel is also referred to as alkyl esters.
(13) “Biodiesel manufacturer” means those industrial plants, regardless of capacity, where organic products are used in the production of biodiesel. This includes businesses that process or blend organic products that are marketed as biodiesel.
History.s. 1, ch. 19446, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 1167(103); s. 2, ch. 26718, 1951; s. 7, ch. 63-253; s. 5, ch. 65-371; s. 2, ch. 65-420; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-995; s. 4, ch. 75-286; s. 2, ch. 84-369; s. 62, ch. 87-99; s. 20, ch. 91-112; s. 1083, ch. 95-147; s. 70, ch. 95-417; s. 14, ch. 96-323; s. 16, ch. 2003-254; s. 1, ch. 2013-198.
Note.Former s. 209.01.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 206.86
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 206.86.



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UNITED SPECIALTIES OF AMERICA v. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 786 So. 2d 1210 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Any kerosene meeting the definition of diesel under s. 206.86(1) shall be taxed under part II. (3) “Aviation . . .

TA OPERATING CORPORATION d b a v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 767 So. 2d 1270 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . . § 206.86(1), Fla. Stat. (1993). . . . language in the second sentence would be redundant and — given the definition of dealer in section 206.86 . . .

In ESTATE OF CORBIN,, 603 So. 2d 127 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . The term "motor vehicle” is variously defined in section 206.86(2) (pertaining to motor and other fuel . . .

PIONEER OIL COMPANY, INC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 381 So. 2d 263 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . fuel into any receptacle on a motor vehicle from which fuel is supplied for the propulsion thereof,” § 206.86 . . . who purchase fuel for a taxable and a nontaxable use — are included in the definition of dealer, § 206.86 . . .

SILVER SAND COMPANY OF LEESBURG, INC. v. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 365 So. 2d 1090 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1979)

. . . Additionally, § 206.86(9), Fla.Stat. (1973), as does the definition under the 1975 statute, defines duly . . . Florida Statutes, § 206.86(8). . . . because it did not hold a special fuel license issued by the Department of Revenue as required by Section 206.86 . . . Under the definition contained in Section 206.86(8), Florida Statutes 1973, there is no requirement that . . .

SHILMAN v. UNITED STATES, 164 F.2d 649 (2d Cir. 1947)

. . . On November 16, 1943, he received from the respondent Grace Line, Inc., $206.86, the amount of his wages . . .

SHILMAN v. UNITED STATES, 73 F. Supp. 648 (S.D.N.Y. 1947)

. . . libelant returned to the United States and was paid by the respondent, Grace Line, Inc., the sum of $206.86 . . .

LIVELY, 15 F. Cas. 631 (C.C.D. Mass. 1812)

. . . The account then, as finally rectified, gives to William Mooney, as ship owner, $206.86, and to William . . .