The bill amends section 23.1-13-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to inspection fees for motor vehicle fuel and special fuels dealers. It establishes that these dealers must pay an inspection fee of one-fortieth of one cent per gallon for every gallon of fuel sold or used, with certain exceptions for out-of-state sales and original package sales. The bill also specifies that the collected fees will now be deposited into the department of environmental quality operating fund, rather than the general fund, and these funds are to be used for the state fuel inspection program, subject to legislative appropriations.

Additionally, the bill includes an expiration date, stating that it will be effective through June 30, 2027, after which it will become ineffective. This change aims to ensure that the funds collected from the inspection fees are allocated specifically for environmental quality purposes, enhancing the oversight and management of fuel inspections in the state.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 23.1-13-16
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations Committee: 23.1-13-16
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23.1-13-16