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Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel in Arizona
Kathy Boyle, Public Affairs ManagerBruce Bartholomew, Public Affairs Manager
Mark Zimmerman, Senior Division Administrator, Revenue and Fuel Tax Administration
Karl Goldsmith– Enforcement Services
Arizona Department of TransportationMarch 17, 2015
NOTRed Diesel is Street Diesel
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WhatNon-taxable diesel fuel restricted to specific applications
WhereOff-road use in agriculture and road construction activities
WhyTo provide tax relief to individuals/businesses that do not
contribute to wear and tear of Arizona’s highways
Red-Dyed Diesel FuelProgram Overview
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Red-dyed diesel fuel is used illegally to avoid fuel taxes
Reduced fuel tax revenue shrinks Arizona’s highway fund
Less funding for highways means:• delayed maintenance• fewer new roads• more congestion• less efficient, less reliable roadways for your industry
Red-Dyed Diesel FuelWhat is the Issue?
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Red Diesel is not Street Diesel
Use of red-dyed diesel fuel in a vehicle on Arizona’s public roads is a violation of state law
Per state law, the Arizona Department of Transportation is empowered to enforce fuel tax laws
• Enforcement and Compliance Division • Sworn officers conduct inspections• Criminal and civil investigations
Red-Dyed Diesel FuelEnforcement of Program Rules
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First offense:• Minimum penalty of $1,000 or $10 per gallon of dyed diesel
fuel involved, whichever is more.
Multiple offenses:• The first offense penalties are multiplied by the number of
occurrences.
Can be criminal charges and civil penalties
Red-Dyed Diesel FuelPenalties for Improper Use
Per state law:
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ADOT public outreach program•Educate industry leaders•Educate fuel users
Call to Action•Help ADOT convince people to “Pay Their Fair Share”
Red-Dyed Diesel FuelEducational Outreach