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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. A person shall obtain a license issued by the Commissioner before conducting the activities of:
1. A refiner, who shall be licensed as a supplier;
2. A supplier;
3. A terminal operator;
4. An importer;
5. An exporter;
6. A blender;
7. A motor fuel transporter;
8. An aviation consumer;
9. A bonded importer;
10. An elective supplier; or
11. A fuel alcohol provider.
B. A person who is engaged in more than one activity for which a license is required shall have a separate license for each activity, except as provided in subsection C.
C. 1. A person who is licensed as a supplier shall not be required to obtain a separate license for any other activity for which a license is required and shall be considered to have a license as a distributor.
2. A person who is licensed as an occasional importer shall not be required to obtain a license as a distributor.
3. A person who is licensed as a distributor shall not be required to obtain a separate license as an importer if the distributor acquires fuel for import only from an elective supplier or permissive supplier. Such licensed distributor shall not be required to obtain a separate license as an exporter.
4. A person who is licensed as a distributor or a blender shall not be required to obtain a separate license as a motor fuel transporter if he does not transport motor fuel for others for hire.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 58.1. Taxation § 58.1-2204. Persons required to be licensed - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-58-1-taxation/va-code-sect-58-1-2204.html
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