Summary


The proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-5, F.A.C. (Tax on Motor Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Alternative Fuels, Aviation Fuels, and Pollutants): (1) revise terms to be consistent with the statutory terms “license tax” and “filing fee” for purposes of obtaining an annual Florida fuel tax license; (2) clarify that there is no license fee or license tax for local government users or mass transit systems to obtain a Florida fuel tax license; (3) clarify bonding requirements for licensing of wholesalers of fuel; (4) remove provisions regarding the availability of a refund of tax paid on diesel fuel used in the operations of boats, vessels, or equipment for fishing that are not consistent with the provisions of Section 206.8745(1), F.S.; (5) provide the procedures on how to obtain a refund of the fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used for commercial fishing purposes or by a vessel engaged in the commercial transportation of persons or property consistent with the provisions of Section 206.8745(1), F.S.; (6) clarify that diesel fuel used for such commercial purposes is subject to sales tax, plus any applicable discretionary sales surtax; (7) adopt, by reference, updates to the fuel and pollutant tax returns.