This 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. The bill establishes that every licensed dealer must pay an inspection fee of one-fortieth of one cent per gallon for gasoline, kerosene, tractor fuel, heating oil, or diesel fuel sold or used, with certain exceptions for out-of-state sales and original package sales. The collected fees are to be forwarded to the state treasurer, who will deposit the funds into the department of environmental quality operating fund, rather than the general fund as previously stated. The funds will be used for the state fuel inspection program, subject to legislative appropriations.

Additionally, the bill includes an expiration date, stating that the Act will be effective through June 30, 2027, after which it will become ineffective. This provision ensures that the changes made by the bill will be reviewed and potentially renewed or revised before the expiration date.

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