This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the use of dyed diesel fuel by adding provisions that allow fire trucks, fire engines, or other fire apparatus to use dyed diesel fuel when transporting firefighters outside of designated areas A, B, and C, provided they are exempt from the federal excise tax on diesel fuel. The current law allows for the sale of dyed diesel fuel for use in federally exempt motor vehicles, but the bill specifically includes fire apparatus in this category, thereby expanding the scope of vehicles eligible to use dyed diesel fuel.

Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to the existing language, ensuring clarity in the requirements for using dyed diesel fuel. It maintains the current stipulations regarding the written statement required from purchasers of dyed diesel fuel while incorporating the new provisions for fire apparatus. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the use of dyed diesel fuel by fire services while adhering to federal tax exemptions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-5649
House Engrossed Version: 28-5649
Chaptered Version: 28-5649