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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) To compensate this state partially for the use of its highways, an excise tax hereby is imposed at the rate of 30 cents per gallon on the use of fuel in a motor vehicle.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, 100 cubic feet of fuel used or sold in a gaseous state, measured at 14.73 pounds per square inch of pressure at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, is taxable at the same rate as a gallon of liquid fuel.
(3) One hundred twenty cubic feet of compressed natural gas used or sold in a gaseous state, measured at 14.73 pounds per square inch of pressure at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, is taxable at the same rate as a gallon of liquid fuel.
(4) One and three-tenths liquid gallons of propane at 60 degrees Fahrenheit is taxable at the same rate as a gallon of other liquid fuel.
(5)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the excise tax imposed under subsection (1) of this section does not apply to diesel fuel blended with a minimum of 20 percent biodiesel that is derived from used cooking oil.
(b) The exemption provided under paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to fuel:
(A) Used in motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more;
(B) That is not sold in retail operations; or
(C) That is sold in operations involving fleet fueling or bulk sales.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Revenue and Taxation § 319.530 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-29-revenue-and-taxation/or-rev-st-sect-319-530/
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