The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the use of dyed diesel fuel by adding provisions that specifically authorize fire trucks, fire engines, or other fire apparatus to use dyed diesel fuel when transporting firefighters outside designated areas A, B, and C, provided they are exempt from the federal excise tax on diesel fuel. This addition is marked as 3. A fire truck, fire engine or other fire apparatus IF IT IS engaged in the transportation of fire fighters outside of area a and area b as defined in section 49-541 and area C as defined in section 3-3401 is exempt from the federal excise tax on DIESEL fuel. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to the existing language, specifically by clarifying the conditions under which dyed diesel fuel can be sold and used. The current statute's language is updated to include of this section in two instances, ensuring that the reference to the relevant subsection is clear. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the use of dyed diesel fuel for fire-related transportation while maintaining compliance with federal tax regulations.

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Introduced Version: 28-5649
House Engrossed Version: 28-5649