Bill > S1379

This bill adds to and amends existing law to provide dyed fuel inspection authority, to provide for dyed fuel enforcement, and to establish penalties regarding the prohibited use of dyed diesel on highways. The key provisions include: 1. Authorizing the Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police to enter into agreements to implement the dyed fuel inspection and enforcement provisions. 2. Allowing Idaho State Police officers and Idaho Transportation Department employees to visually inspect the fuel tanks of commercial diesel-powered vehicles over 26,000 pounds for dyed fuel at fixed or portable check stations, or as a secondary action during another lawful stop. 3. Prohibiting the use of dyed or other untaxed fuel on highways, with exceptions for certain government and off-highway vehicles. Enforcement includes civil penalties for violations. 4. Authorizing motor vehicle investigators from the Idaho Transportation Department to enforce laws related to the authorized use of motor fuel on highways. The goal of the legislation is to provide a practical inspection method to ensure compliance with fuel tax regulations with minimal disruption.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1379/