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Oregon Bulletin

January 1, 2011

Department of Transportation,
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division
Chapter 735

Rule Caption: Basic Control Skills Test and other Commercial Driver License Testing.

Adm. Order No.: DMV 20-2010

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-19-2010

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-11

Notice Publication Date: 10-1-2010

Rules Amended: 735-060-0000, 735-060-0120, 735-062-0002, 735-062-0070, 735-062-0200

Subject: Applicants for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) must demonstrate basic knowledge, vehicle control and driving skills. Based on recommendations of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and proposed rulemaking issued by FMCSA, DMV has updated its CDL testing requirements by amending OAR 735-060-0120, 735-062-0070 and 735-062-0200 to require that a CDL applicant must successfully complete a Basic Control Skills test before taking an on-road driving test. DMV intends to implement Basic Vehicle Control Skills testing on January 1, 2011.

The basic vehicle control skills test requires a CDL applicant to demonstrate effective maneuvering of the truck, bus or tractor trailer that he or she is driving (and is testing to be licensed to drive). The skills that the driver must demonstrate include backing maneuvers as well a pulling forward and executing a turn all within specific boundaries.

DMV also amended OAR 735-060-0000 and 735-062-0002 to add a definition of CDL skills test. A CDL skills test is a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test or an on-road driving test.

Rules Coordinator: Lauri Kunze—(503) 986-3171

735-060-0000

Definitions

(1) The following definitions apply to terms in OAR 735-060-0000 through 735-060-0130:

(a) “Administrative Training” means a class provided by DMV to a CDL Tester Representative that describes the administrative requirements and responsibilities of a CDL Third Party Tester, including but not limited to, maintaining records and proper completion of DMV required reports.

(b) “CDL” means commercial driver license.

(c) “CDL Certificate of Test Completion” is a document that certifies an individual is competent to safely exercise the commercial driving privileges granted by a Class A, Class B, Class C CDL, or an endorsement related to a CDL and that is issued by a CDL Third Party Examiner as authorized by ORS 807.080.

(d) “CDL skills test” is a pre-trip vehicle inspection test, a basic control skills test or an on-road driving test.

(e) “CDL Third Party Examiner” or “CDL Examiner” is an individual issued a Third Party Examiner Certificate by DMV that authorizes the individual to conduct certified drive tests to determine a driver’s qualification to obtain a CDL and issue CDL Certificates of Test Completion.

(f) “CDL Third Party Examiner Certificate” or “Examiner Certificate” is a certificate issued by DMV that authorizes an individual to conduct certification drive tests to determine a driver’s qualification to obtain a CDL, endorsement related to a CDL, or both and to issue CDL Certificates of Test Completion.

(g) “CDL Third Party Tester” or “CDL Tester” is an individual or entity issued a CDL Third Party Tester Certificate by DMV for the purpose of certifying the competency of drivers to safely exercise commercial driving privileges. For purposes of OAR 735-060-0000 to 735-060-0130 the term includes, but is not limited to, an individual, corporation, association, firm, company, business, partnership, limited liability company, employer, federal or state agency, municipal corporation as defined by ORS 33.710, including a mass transit or transportation district, a publicly owned and operated educational facility and the Oregon Department of Education.

(h) “CDL Third Party Tester Certificate” or “Tester Certificate” is a driver competency testing certificate issued by DMV as authorized by ORS 807.080(2).

(i) “CDL Third Party Tester Representative” or “CDL Tester Representative” is an individual, designated by the CDL Tester as responsible for the CDL Third Party Tester’s activities required by administrative rule and the CDL Third Party Tester Agreement.

(j) “Calendar day” is a period that begins at 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the same day.

(k) “Commercial truck or bus driver training school” means any school that trains the general public in driving commercial motor vehicles and has been licensed by the Oregon Department of Education as a licensed private career school.

(L) “Disqualified” means a person’s CDL has been suspended, revoked, cancelled or withdrawn by a State or other jurisdiction, or the person is not qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle under 49 CFR part 391. “Disqualified” has the same meaning given the term “disqualification” in 49 CFR part 383.5.

(m) “DMV” means the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation.

(n) “Employee” means a person who works for another for compensation, but does not include an independent contractor.

(o) “Employer” includes any of the following:

(A) An individually owned business;

(B) A company;

(D) An association;

(E) A cooperative; and

(F) A federal, state, county or municipal agency, including a publicly owned and operated education facility and the Oregon Department of Education.

(p) “FMCSA” means the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(q) “Major traffic crime” means a conviction under Oregon statute or city ordinance, or a comparable statute or city ordinance of any other jurisdiction, for any traffic offense that is punishable by a jail sentence and includes the following offenses:

(A) Any degree of murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide or assault resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

(B) Driving under the influence of intoxicants;

(D) Failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident or collision under ORS 811.700 or 811.705;

(E) Criminally driving while suspended or revoked, as defined under ORS 811.182;

(F) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, as defined in ORS 811.540;

(G) Vehicular assault of bicyclist or pedestrian under ORS 811.060;

(H) Reckless endangerment of highway workers, as defined in ORS 811.231;

(I) False accident report under ORS 811.740;

(J) Knowingly violating an out-of-service notice under ORS 825.990(2); or

(K) A violation of ORS 825.990(3).

(r) “Motor carrier” means for-hire carrier or private carrier as those terms are defined in ORS 825.005 and who is subject to the FMCSA Regulations.

(s) “Under the influence of intoxicants” means a person’s physical or mental faculties are adversely affected by use of over the counter drugs or a lawfully prescribed controlled substance to a noticeable or perceptible degree, unlawful use of a controlled substance or consumption of an intoxicating liquor within six hours of or while conducting or taking a certification drive test.

(2) The terms “employer” and “employee” are only applicable as used in OAR 735-060-0010 through 735-060-0130. They are not intended to affect any employer or employee rights, responsibilities or obligations.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 807.072 & 807.080

Stats. Implemented: ORS 807.040, 807.070, 807.072 & 807.080

Hist.: MV 11-1986, f. 6-27-86, ef. 7-1-86; MV 4-1987, f. & ef. 5-18-87; MV 23-1987, f. & ef. 9-28-87; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-031-0600; MV 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90; MV 9-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-26-91; MV 16-1991, f. 9-18-91, cert. ef. 9-29-91; MV 10-1992, f. 8-21-92, cert. ef. 9-1-92; DMV 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-98; DMV 16-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-03; DMV 31-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-05; DMV 16-2010, f. 9-27-10, cert. ef. 9-30-10; DMV 20-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-060-0120

The Certification Drive Test

(1) DMV adopts the following FMSCA regulations in effect on July 1, 2008 and prescribes that these regulations establish the standards that must be followed in the testing for a commercial driver license:

(a) 49 CFR sec. 383.75, Third Party Testing; and

(b) 49 CFR sec. 383.131 through sec. 383.135.

(2) The certification drive test conducted under the CDL Third Party Tester program must be by a CDL Third Party Examiner. The CDL Third Party Examiner must:

(a) Be certified by DMV; and

(b) Not conduct more than eight CDL Class A, B, or C pre-trip vehicle inspection tests, eight basic control skills tests and eight on-road driving tests within a single calendar day;

(d) Conduct all CDL skills tests within the State of Oregon;

(e) Conduct the CDL skills tests in the same type and class of commercial vehicle. All CDL skills tests must be completed on the same calendar day unless the driver tested has previously failed the basic control skills or on-road drive test;

(f) Not conduct another on-road drive test until after the minimum waiting period set forth in OAR 735-062-0070(8) has passed, if the driver fails any CDL skills test;

(g) Conduct the same CDL skills tests that are administered by DMV examiners and use test scoring sheets approved by DMV;

(h) Not permit any person who is not a certified examiner, an official with DMV, an official with the FMSCA or the driver being tested to observe or participate in CDL skills tests without the prior approval of DMV; and

(i) Conduct all tests in English as required by OAR 735-062-0075(2)(d) and (e).

(3) The CDL Third Party Examiner must do the following before administering a drive test:

(a) Ensure the driver being tested has a valid Oregon CDL instruction permit and Oregon Class C driver license or a valid Oregon CDL and, if the driver does not have a CDL, the Oregon driver license was issued at least 21 days prior to the test as required by OAR 735-060-0105(3)(i). A certification drive test must not be administered if the CDL Examiner has reason to believe that the driver’s driving privileges are suspended, revoked, canceled or have otherwise been withdrawn; and

(b) View the driver’s Medical Certificate and any required medical waiver as described in OAR 735-063-0060.

(4) The certification drive test must be conducted in accordance with the federal regulations adopted by section (1) of this rule and the methods and procedures set forth in the Oregon Department of Transportation CDL Examiner’s Manual, incorporated herein. The certification drive test must include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) A pre-trip inspection test. This test is designed to evaluate the driver’s ability to identify and operate the equipment on the vehicle in which he or she is being tested and to detect and identify unsafe vehicle equipment items. The specific items that must be inspected during a pre-trip inspection are those listed in the Oregon Department of Transportation CDL Examiner’s Manual;

(b) A basic control skills test. This test is designed to evaluate the driver’s ability to control the vehicle and judge the position of the vehicle in relation to other objects through basic starting, stopping, backing or parking maneuvers; and

(c) An on-road driving test. This test is designed to evaluate the driver’s competency to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle or combination of commercial vehicles under actual driving conditions. The driver must demonstrate safe and proper driving methods and procedures and knowledge of the traffic laws. The following apply to an on-road driving test:

(A) It must be conducted on a driving test route approved by DMV and meeting the specifications set forth in section (5) of this rule;

(B) The commercial motor vehicle or combination of commercial motor vehicles must be of the class for which the driver seeks a license or endorsement and must have the proper equipment in safe working order so that the vehicle(s) can be operated safely and legally. The CDL Examiner is not required to verify the safe condition of any commercial motor vehicle provided by the driver for an on-road test, but must not conduct the test if it is apparent the vehicle cannot be operated safely and legally; and

(C) The commercial motor vehicle or combination of vehicles need not be loaded, but the test must be conducted and scored as if the vehicle or combination of vehicles is loaded.

(5) The on-road driving test route must:

(a) Be designed to enable the CDL Third Party Examiner to evaluate the ability of the driver to perform the maneuvers listed in the Oregon Department of Transportation CDL Examiner’s Manual, incorporated by reference herein; and

(b) Meet the specifications for an on-road driving test for commercial driver licensing set forth in the Oregon Department of Transportation CDL Examiner’s Manual, incorporated by reference herein.

(6) The Oregon Department of Education may establish additional requirement for the pre-trip inspection and on-road driving test for a school bus driver certificate, but may not modify or omit any of the testing requirements set forth in these rules, including those in the Oregon Department of Transportation CDL Examiner Manual, incorporated by reference herein, without the prior approval of DMV.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010 & 807.080

Stats. Implemented: ORS 807.040, 807.070 & 807.100

Hist.: MV 11-1986, f. 6-27-86, ef. 7-1-86; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-031-0710; MV 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90; DMV 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-98; DMV 16-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-03; DMV 31-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-05; DMV 3-2006, f. 3-17-06, cert. ef. 4-15-06; DMV 17-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMV 11-2009, f. 6-25-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 20-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-062-0002

Definitions

As used in this division the following definitions apply:

(1) “Biometric data” means measurements of the physical characteristics of a person’s face that can be used to authenticate the identity of the person.

(2) “CDL skills test” is a pre-trip vehicle inspection test, a basic control skills test or an on-road driving test.

(3) “DMV” means the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division.

(4) “Legal presence” or “legal presence in the United States” means that a person is a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States or is otherwise legally present in the United States under federal immigration laws.

(5) “SSA” means the Social Security Administration.

(6) “SSN” means Social Security Number.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010, 807.050 & 2008 OL Ch. 1

Stats. Implemented: ORS 801.163, 802.200, 807.024, 807.050, 2008 OL Ch. 1

Hist.: DMV 16-2008, f. 6-23-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMV 20-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-062-0070

Drive Test

(1) A DMV drive test examiner or a third party drive test examiner certified by DMV will conduct the actual demonstration of an applicant’s ability to drive a motor vehicle (the drive test) required under ORS 807.070(3). The test(s) must be conducted in a vehicle or combination of vehicles that can be driven only with the license class for which the application is made. For example, the drive test examiner will test a person applying for a Class C driver license in a vehicle that can be driven only by a person with a Class C driver license; the drive test examiner will test a person applying for a Class A commercial driver license in a vehicle that can be driven only by a person with a Class A commercial driver license. All persons must qualify for a Class C driver license before applying for a Class A, B or C commercial driver license.

(2) Prior to conducting a drive test, DMV will ask the person for proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements as described in OAR 735-050-0120 or proof of a uniform financial responsibility certificate as described in OAR 735-050-0050.

(3) Prior to conducting a drive test, the drive test examiner will determine if the vehicle being used for the drive test has required equipment (e.g. lights, horn, rearview mirrors, seat belts) that is in working order and may be operated in a safe condition. The examiner may refuse to conduct a drive test in a vehicle that is determined to present health or safety risks for the examiner.

(4) The drive test examiner will conduct the drive test on public streets and highways.

(5) The drive test may include checks of the applicant’s ability to safely and skillfully do the following:

(a) Operate vehicle equipment and controls;

(b) Start the vehicle;

(d) Turn and steer the vehicle;

(e) Change lanes;

(f) Merge with other traffic;

(g) Signal;

(h) Use lanes properly and maintain lane position;

(i) Control speed and obey speed limits;

(j) Back the vehicle;

(k) Observe signs, signals, other traffic and pedestrians;

(l) Use courtesy on the road and defensive driving techniques; and

(m) Demonstrate general driving ability and vehicle control.

(6) In addition to the on-road driving test, applicants for a Class A or B commercial driver license must pass a pre-trip vehicle inspection test. Applicants for a Class C commercial driver license with a passenger endorsement also must pass a pre-trip vehicle inspection test. During this test, the examiner will evaluate the applicant’s ability to properly inspect vehicle components as described in the Oregon Commercial Driver Manual.

(7) In addition, prior to the completion of the on-road driving test, applicants for a Class A, B or C commercial driver license must pass a basic controls skills test. During this test, the examiner will evaluate the applicant’s ability to control the vehicle and judge the position of the vehicle in relation to other objects through basic starting, stopping, backing or parking maneuvers.

(8) The first drive test or CDL skills test may be conducted the day an applicant, who is otherwise eligible, satisfactorily completes the knowledge test and vision screening, or presents a valid instruction permit, except as indicated in section (8) of this rule. If the applicant fails the first drive test or CDL skills test, a drive test examiner will conduct additional tests as needed, with the following frequency:

(a) A second test may be conducted no sooner than seven days after the first test;

(b) A third test may be conducted no sooner than 14 days after the second test;

(d) A fifth test may be conducted no sooner than 28 days after the fourth test.

(9) The first drive test for a provisional license applicant under 18 years of age may be conducted the day the applicant becomes eligible for the test. To be eligible for a drive test, the applicant must present a valid instruction permit. A drive test examiner will conduct additional drive tests with the following frequency:

(a) A second drive test may be conducted no sooner than 28 days after the first drive test;

(b) A third drive test may be conducted no sooner than 28 days after the second drive test;

(d) A fifth drive test may be conducted no sooner than 28 days after the fourth drive test.

(10) No more than five drive tests may be conducted within any 12-month period. Following a fifth drive test failure within a 12 month period, no further drive tests will be conducted for one year from the date of the fifth drive test failure.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.614, 184.619, 802.010, 802.200, 802.540, 807.070 & 807.080

Stats. Implemented: ORS 807.070

Hist.: MV 15-1987, f. 9-21-87, ef. 9-27-87; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-031-0027; MV 25-1989, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-89; MV 53-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-89; MV 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90; MV 7-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-91; DMV 3-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-02; DMV 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-10; DMV 20-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-062-0200

Conversion From Another Jurisdiction’s Commercial Driver License

(1) The Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) will require an applicant for a commercial driver license in this state who currently holds a CDL issued by another jurisdiction to:

(a) Take and pass the Class C knowledge test and a vision screening; and

(b) Take and pass the CDL skills tests and knowledge test required, if the person applies for a higher class license.

(2) DMV may waive all tests, except the Class C knowledge test and the hazardous materials endorsement knowledge test, if the applicant applies for a license equal to the CDL the applicant has been issued by another jurisdiction and the CDL has not been expired for more than one year.

(3) DMV may require an applicant to take any or all CDL tests prior to issuing a CDL.

(4) DMV will submit an inquiry through the Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) and the National Driver Register (NDR)/Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) before issuing an Oregon CDL. DMV will not issue an Oregon CDL if the inquiry shows:

(a) The applicant has a current and valid CDL, issued by another jurisdiction unless the CDL is surrendered to DMV or the applicant certifies it has been lost or destroyed;

(b) The applicant’s driving privileges are suspended, revoked or canceled in another jurisdiction; or

(5) The driving record of the applicant from another jurisdiction will become a part of the Oregon driving record as provided in OAR 735-062-0210.

(6) A person whose driving privileges have been suspended, revoked, or canceled in another jurisdiction or who has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle in another jurisdiction, must be eligible for valid driving privileges in the other jurisdiction before an Oregon CDL may be issued. When the person is eligible for valid driving privileges in the other jurisdiction, he or she may ask that DMV check CDLIS and NDR/PDPS to verify the eligibility.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 807.045, 807.050 & 807.070

Stat. Implemented: ORS 807.045

Hist.: MV 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90; MV 14-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-92; MV 12-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 11-4-93; DMV 16-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-03, Remumbered from 735-060-0015; DMV 2-2005, f. 1-20-05, cert. ef. 1-31-05; DMV 4-2007, f. 5-24-07, cert. ef. 6-5-07; DMV 17-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMV 24-2008, f. 9-11-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08; DMV 20-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

Rule Caption: Revision of Bulk Use Fuel Sales Reporting and Remittance of Tax.

Adm. Order No.: DMV 21-2010

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-19-2010

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-11

Notice Publication Date: 10-1-2010

Rules Adopted: 735-176-0023

Rules Amended: 735-176-0000, 735-176-0010, 735-176-0017, 735-176-0019, 735-176-0020, 735-176-0021, 735-176-0022, 735-176-0030, 735-176-0040, 735-176-0045

Subject: Several use fuel sellers were claiming four percent tax credit on bulk sales, which results in about $80,000 of lost revenue for ODOT per year. The rule amendment clarifies that because the use fuel seller is paying the tax on behalf of the use fuel user(s), the four percent credit cannot be claimed on these sales. Rather, the four percent credit is available to licensed use fuel sellers when they are remitting tax for which they are responsible as sellers.

Further, use fuel users approached ODOT about simplifying their reporting requirements. To meet their request, the rule amendment

1) creates Use Fuel User Simplified Reporting, which allows use fuel users to report all fuel handled on one report on a monthly basis; 2) creates Third Party Payers (people or businesses who pay tax on behalf of use fuel users) to allow the Department to match user reports and supplier payments, should the user want the supplier to pay the tax for them and 3) defines Registered Bulk Fuel Distributors (people or businesses who sell bulk fuel to use fuel users, but are not licensed as use fuel sellers), to capture fuel handled information from bulk suppliers that are not licensed as use fuel sellers.

Rules Coordinator: Lauri Kunze—(503) 986-3171

735-176-0000

Definitions

(1) “Bulk Facility” means a fixed storage location for which the primary purpose is fuel distribution by truck to customers’ locations. Dispensing fuel at the bulk facility into a vehicle or container is not prohibited, but may be subject to tax.

(2) “Cardlock Statement” means the printed detail of customer purchases using a cardlock card. Each statement shall contain:

(a) The card issuer’s name and address;

(b) The customer’s name and address; and

(3) “Electronic Invoice” means the data captured when a cardlock card is used for a fuel purchase. The electronic invoice shall contain the same information as in “Invoice.” Commonly, a series of electronic invoices will be printed in a periodic cardlock customer statement.

(4) “Emblem” means the document issued by the Department, which allows the licensed user to purchase fuel with the Oregon use fuel tax deferred. Emblems are issued for a specific vehicle and renewed annually.

(5) “Fleet Fueling” means a mobile retail fueling operation where the licensed seller places fuel into the tank of a vehicle or equipment at various locations. Any sales made without collecting Oregon tax are subject to invoice requirements in ORS 319.671.

(6) “Incidentally Operated” means the vehicle or equipment is primarily designed to be operated off road but is allowed up to five (5) miles on-road travel starting from the location the vehicle was garaged or parked the previous day. If in excess of these miles, all on-road use is subject to tax.

(7) “Invoice” means the receipt or other record of an individual transaction, completed at the time of the sale. An invoice shall contain the following:

(a) Seller’s name and address;

(b) Full date of sale;

(d) Gallons sold;

(e) The amount of Oregon use fuel tax collected, if any (shown separately from total purchase amount);

(f) If tax was collected for fuel sold into the fuel tank of a vehicle over 26,000 pounds the invoice/receipt must contain:

(A) Oregon Motor Carrier Transportation Division issued plate number; or

(B) Oregon Motor Carrier Transportation Division weight receipt number; or

(D) Oregon Fuels Tax Group emblem number.

(g) If exempt, the reason for exemption as allowed by ORS 319.671.

(8) “Non-retail Facility,” as defined in ORS 319.520(11), means an unattended facility where use fuels are dispensed through a card activated fuel dispensing device to non-retail customers.

(9) “ODOT Fuels Tax Group” or “Department” means the organizational unit within the Oregon Department of Transportation or its agent that is primarily charged by the Department with the administration of ORS 319.010 through 319.880 on behalf of the state of Oregon.

(10) “Register” means to be entered into the Department’s registry as a third party payer. This option allows a bulk facility that is not otherwise qualified as a use fuel seller (as defined by ORS 319.520 (9)), and therefore not licensed with the state of Oregon, to act as a third party payer. By registering with the state of Oregon as a third party payer, the bulk facility receives a registry number, which enables the state of Oregon to track and record bulk sales information when the third party payer is operating in accordance with OAR 735-176-0023.

(11) “Registered Bulk Distributor” means an entity that sells bulk use fuel to a use fuel user and is not otherwise qualified as a use fuel seller (as defined by ORS 319.520(9)), and is therefore not licensed with the state of Oregon. A Registered Bulk Distributor must comply with Administrative Rules chapter 735, section 176 in order to pay taxes on behalf of users as a third party payer.

(12) “Retail Facility” means a fueling operation that does not qualify as a non-retail facility. Unattended facilities that are not capable of generating an electronic invoice are considered retail facilities.

(13) “Simplified User Reporting” means a use fuel user who opts to pay tax on all gallons purchased on a monthly basis at bulk facilities, retail facilities, and non-retail facilities and report those purchases in a format determined by the Department.

(14) “Third Party Payer” means either a bulk facility that reports all bulk fuel sales, collects and remits the applicable tax to the state of Oregon on behalf of use fuel users, or a licensed use fuel seller who is collecting and remitting the applicable tax to the state of Oregon on behalf of use fuel users as part of its operation.

(15) “User” or “User of Fuel in a Motor Vehicle” as used in ORS 319.510 through 319.880 and OAR chapter 735, division 176, means a person as defined in ORS 319.520(12) who uses fuel in a motor vehicle as defined in ORS 319.520(15). “User” or “user of fuel in a motor vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, a lessor who allows a motor vehicle to operate on the highways of this state and allows the lessee to use fuel in that motor vehicle.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.510 - 319.880

Hist.: MV 22, f. 2-15-63; MV 4-1980, f. & ef. 3-4-80; MV 24-1981, f. 10-30-81, ef. 11-1-81; MV 3-1982, f. & ef. 1-4-82; MV 13-1986, f. & ef. 9-2-86; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-012-0010; DMV 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04; DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0010

Use Fuel Seller Licensing Requirements

(1) Seller License. Persons who sell fuel for use in a motor vehicle are required to be licensed. They must maintain records of fuel manufactured, purchased, handled, and distributed or sold and must preserve them for three years from the filing due date. Persons who do not sell fuel for use in a motor vehicle are not required to be licensed. They must, however, maintain records of fuel manufactured, purchased, handled, and distributed or sold and must preserve them for three years from the date of sale and make them available to the Department upon request.

(2) Bond amounts for licensed sellers will be two times the estimated monthly tax liability as determined by the Department.

(a) For new licensees, the bond amount shall be determined by volume sold by prior owner or similar sellers in the area.

(b) In the event there is no reliable data on which to estimate the bond, the seller will post $1,000 bond or deposit, subject to annual review and adjustment.

(3) If a deposit other than cash is made, the bond or security on deposit shall have the Department of Transportation listed as an owner.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.621, 319.665 & 319.697

Hist.: MV 22, f. 2-15-63; MV 24, f. 8-22-63, ef. 9-2-63; MV 48, f. 10-5-72, ef. 10-15-72; MV 4-1980, f. & ef. 3-4-80; MV 23-1981, f. 10-30-81, ef. 11-1-81; MV 13-1986, f. & ef. 9-2-86; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-012-0010; MV 49-1989, f. 11-16-89, cert. ef. 1-1-90; DMV 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04; DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0017

Use Fuel Seller Reporting Requirements

(1) Fuel is presumed to be used on road when sold. Failure to account for non-taxed sales with accurate documentation completed at the time of sale, may result in the assessment of tax on the gallons of fuel and penalty and interest on the tax that has not been reported and remitted.

(2) Every seller must prepare a tax report that completely summarizes use fuel gallons sold, distributed, or used during the report period. Schedules are required for each type of operation. Total taxable gallons from each schedule will be carried to the appropriate line on the front page of the seller report for computation of the tax, penalty and interest as applicable.

(3) Bulk fuel sales, both tax paid and tax exempt, must be reported on the forms prescribed by the Department and submitted not later than the 20th day of the succeeding calendar month.

(4) “Shall report and remit” means a complete seller report, with all required schedules on forms prescribed by the Department and full remittance of tax must be received by the Department or its designated agent, not later than the 20th of the succeeding calendar month.

(a) Receipt will be considered the date evidenced by a legible United States Postal Service cancellation stamp, certified mail receipt or other third party official certification.

(b) When an official cancellation stamp certification is not present, the date that the report and payment is actually received by the Department (or its designee) will be used to determine timeliness.

(c) When the due date falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or any recognized state or federal holiday, receipt of the report and payment must be received by the Department on or before the next business day.

(d) A credit of 4% of the tax is available to a licensed use fuel seller based on the seller’s tax liability, which is supported by schedules showing the fuel was placed into the fuel tank of motor vehicles. The 4% credit of tax is not applicable to bulk fuel sales.

(e) The full tax amount will be charged when a failure to file assessment is made.

(f) A seller will be deemed to have failed to file a report when:

(A) The report has not been filed by the next report due date if the seller is a monthly filer; or within 45 days of the due date if the seller is a quarterly or annual filer; or

(B) The Department has requested that a report be filed by a specified date and the report is not received by the specified date.

(5) An agent may sign on an individual’s behalf when a valid power of attorney or guardianship is in effect.

(6) Collecting Tax on Sales.

(a) Persons who sell fuel and place it into the fuel tank of motor vehicles, except for sellers at non-retail facilities as defined in ORS 319.520(11), shall collect the Oregon tax at the time of sale except for sales into:

(A) Vehicles displaying a valid ODOT Motor Carrier Transportation Division weight receipt or pass;

(i) An invoice is required for sales into the fuel tank of motor vehicles with a combined weight in excess of 26,000 pounds where the tax was collected at the time of sale.

(ii) Invoice must contain information described in 735-176-0000 (7).

(B) Vehicles displaying a valid use fuel vehicle emblem issued by the Department;

(C) Vehicles displaying a United States government license plate or the registration plate for state or local government owned vehicle issued registration pursuant to ORS 805.040 or a school bus or school activity vehicle issued registration pursuant to ORS 805.050;

(D) Farm tractors or other agricultural implements only incidentally operated on the highway as defined in ORS 319.520(10); and

(E) Cans, barrels, or containers other than the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle.

(b) If the tax is not collected, pursuant to the exception under subsection (6)(a) of this rule, the seller shall show on the sales invoice:

(A) The United States government plate number.

(B) The registration plate number for a government owned vehicle issued registration pursuant to ORS 805.040 or a school bus or school activity vehicle issued registration pursuant to ORS 805.050;

(D) ODOT use fuel emblem number; or

(E) Description of equipment or container when delivered into farm equipment, can or barrel.

(c) Suppliers may collect tax on deliveries into the bulk tank of an end user at the customer’s request, provided the supplier is registered as a third party payer or is a licensed use fuel seller.

(A) Collection of tax may not occur when the purchaser will be subsequently selling the fuel into the fuel receptacle of a motor vehicle that propels the vehicle on the roads.

(B) Collection of tax at a user’s request does not necessarily relieve the user of the need to be licensed and report.

(C) Taxes collected by a third party payer must be reported and remitted to the Department, in accordance with OAR 735-176-0023, on a monthly basis in a format determined by the Department

(D) The 4% credit available to use fuel sellers is not applicable to bulk fuel sales.

(7) A seller, as defined by ORS 319.520(13)(b), who sells fuel at non-retail facilities in Oregon and does not collect the tax from a purchaser whose account is owned by the seller, must retain written certification signed by the purchaser on forms provided by the Department that the use of the fuel is tax deferred or exempt from the tax imposed under ORS 319.530.

(a) “Certifies to the Seller” means the customer completes and signs the “Certification of Oregon Use Fuel Exempt Tax Status” form as provided by the Department. The seller is responsible for collecting and remitting the tax until the signed and dated exemption certificate is received from the customer. The form will contain:

(A) The name and address of the seller;

(B) The name, address, account number and signature of the purchaser;

(D) A list of vehicles and cards; and

(E) A statement from the purchaser that for all use fuel purchased at Oregon non-retail facilities on account with the seller, such fuel will be used only for purposes that are tax deferred or exempt from use fuel taxation under ORS 319.510 through 319.880.

(b) A seller may not sell use fuel without the tax until a valid exemption certificate is completed, signed and returned to the seller; and

(8) Sellers, as defined by ORS 319.520(13), who do not operate non-retail facilities in Oregon but who own the accounts of purchasers who purchase fuel at Oregon non-retail facilities, must be licensed with the Department and are required to comply with all of the provisions of ORS 319.510 through 319.880 and this rule.

(9) When a cardlock card is used at a retail facility, the retail operator may deduct those sales from the taxable sales. The owner of the card reader will provide the retail operator with the network statement verifying both the taxed and non-taxed gallons sold through the reader.

(10) A seller, as defined by ORS 319.520(13), who sells at non-retail facilities in Oregon and does not collect the tax from a purchaser whose account is not owned by the seller, must provide, upon request of the Department, the purchaser’s account number and the name and address of the non-retail seller who owns the account.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.510 - 319.990

Hist.: DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0019

Use Fuel Seller Record Keeping Requirements

(1) Record Requirements. Every seller of fuel for use in a motor vehicle shall maintain and keep records for a period of three years from the due date of the report or three years from the date the report is filed, whichever is later, as follows:

(a) A purchase journal or other record of fuel received supported by purchase invoices and bills of lading showing delivery location for all use fuel purchases;

(b) A record of all bulk fuel sales, and transfers;

(c) A physical inventory of bulk fuel storage shall be recorded by the end of business on the last day of each calendar month and preserved for audit purposes. Tank inventory readings may be electronic tank monitor readings or physical stick inventory readings;

(d) Pump meter readings shall be taken by the end of business on the last day of the month and retained for audit purposes. Physical pump meter readings (or non-resettable electronic readings) will be taken for all dispensers of use fuel operated by the Seller at a location;

(e) Invoices upon which tax collections are recorded shall be kept separate from other sales invoices;

(f) Source documents for tank inventory and pump meter readings for audit purposes (whether manual or electronic readings);

(g) Copies of customer invoices, whether paper or electronic, shall be kept for audit purposes. If tax is collected from use fuel users at the time of sale, fuel invoices must clearly show the amount of use fuel tax collected. Non-retail sellers will also retain fuel network statements to support customer invoices; and

(h) Copies of exemption certificates that include a list of cards and vehicles if cardlock cards are issued.

(2) Required records will be summarized by calendar month and must be centralized in the state of Oregon at the office where the periodic tax audit is to be made.

(3) The Department may determine, at its sole discretion, when the auditor for the state must travel outside the state of Oregon to examine the licensee’s records. At any time such travel is determined necessary the licensee must reimburse the state for all travel expenses incurred, including transportation, meals and lodging costs.

(4) Sellers must make documentation readily available to the Department upon request by the Department by the date prescribed by the Department.

(5) Sellers who fail to provide records for review are subject to assessment based on “best available information” collection action, and possible license suspension and revocation.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.510 - 319.990

Hist.: DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0020

Use Fuel User Licensing Requirements

(1) License Requirements.

(a) Persons who use fuel as defined in ORS 319.520(12) in a motor vehicle, except those excluded in ORS 319.550, must first apply for and obtain a user license and a vehicle emblem for each vehicle;

(b) User licenses are subject to bonding as specified in subsection (4) of this section;

(d) ORS 319.611(1) imposes a penalty of 25 percent of the tax for using fuel without first obtaining a valid license and vehicle emblem.

(2) Other users required to be licensed and report vehicle operations and fuel usage include:

(a) Users of vehicles over 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating when any of the miles operated in Oregon are not subject to weight mile tax;

(b) Oregon state agencies;

(d) Oregon cities;

(e) Rural fire protection districts;

(f) School districts;

(g) Special districts; and

(h) Other users as notified by the Department.

(3) Nonresidents in this state a total of 30 days or less during the calendar year are not required to be licensed if, for all fuel used in a motor vehicle in this state, the nonresident pays to a seller, at the time of the sale, the tax provided in ORS 319.530.

(4) Bond amounts are limited as shown in ORS 319.570. Bonds for licensed users will be two times the estimated monthly tax liability as determined by the Department. The estimated tax liability is not reduced by tax-paid fuel purchases.

(a) In the event there is no reliable data on which to estimate the bond, the user will post $100 bond or deposit, subject to annual review and adjustment.

(b) If a deposit other than cash is made, the bond or security on deposit shall have the Department of Transportation listed as an owner.

(5) An emblem is required to be displayed on the vehicle for which it was issued when purchasing fuel for the vehicle. An emblem is considered to be displayed in a conspicuous place if it is readily accessible and presented to the station attendant at the time of fueling, or the cardlock card issuer upon request and at the time the account is set up, or when requested by the supplier. Emblems are not required when a licensed user fuels only from a bulk tank, owned by the licensed user.

(6) The Department may refuse to cancel a user license when such cancellation is requested by the user, if the user is required to report. Effective cancellation dates may be set by the Department if the user does not return emblems. If emblem(s) is not returned at the request of the Department, then the user shall file reports throughout the year in which the emblem will expire.

(7) Responsibilities of the User:

(a) List all use fuel vehicles on application and user report;

(b) Retain emblem with the vehicle;

(d) Notify the Department of any changes in vehicles;

(e) Cancel license in writing if the license is no longer needed; and

(f) Return emblems when license is canceled or revoked.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.550 - 319.690

Hist.: MV 24, f. 8-22-63, ef. 9-2-63; MV 48, f. 10-5-72, ef. 10-15-72; MV 4-1980, f. & ef. 3-4-80; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-012-0036; MV 49-1989, f. 11-16-89, cert. ef. 1-1-90; DMV 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04; DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0021

Use Fuel User Record Keeping Requirements

(1) Record Requirements. Every user of fuel must maintain and keep the following records:

(a) A purchase journal or other record of fuel received supported by purchase invoices. If Oregon tax is included in the purchase price, a copy of the invoice must be provided with the user report to receive tax-paid fuel credit;

(b) A record of the number of miles traveled over Oregon highways. In the absence of affirmative evidence all fuel will be presumed to have been used on Oregon roads;

(c) If fuel is purchased in bulk, a stock summary of fuel handled during each month with an analysis as to inventories, receipts, sales, use, and transfers;

(d) If tax is paid to a third party payer at the time of sale, fuel invoices must clearly show the amount of use fuel tax collected;

(e) If fuel is stored in bulk, a physical inventory shall be taken at the end of each month and preserved for audit purposes. Consumption records will be retained by the user and made available to the Department upon request by the Department;

(f) All required records shall be kept within the state of Oregon and preserved for a period of three years from the due date of the report or three years from the date the report is filed, whichever is later, and provided to the Department as required for examination; and

(g) A user with one use fuel vehicle with a light weight of less than 8,000 pounds, as verified by a method approved by the Department, may, in lieu of the requirements detailed in section (1)(a) through (1)(f) of this rule, keep an accurate record of Oregon miles driven. Tax for this user is calculated using a reasonable mile per gallon (as determined by the Department using industry standards) applied to Oregon miles traveled.

(2) Required records will be summarized by calendar month and must be centralized in the state of Oregon at the office where the periodic tax audit is to be made.

(3) At the discretion of the Department, if at any time the auditor for the state travels outside the state of Oregon to examine company records, the company must reimburse the state for travel expenses, including transportation, meals, and lodging costs incurred by the auditor, based on actual cost to the state.

(4) Users must make documentation readily available to the Department upon request of the Department by the date prescribed by the Department.

(5) A user who fails to provide records for review is subject to assessment based on “best available information,” collection action, and possible license suspension and revocation.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.550, 319.690, 319.692, 319.697

Hist.: DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0022

Use Fuel User Reporting Requirements

(1) Every user of fuel, except for users described in 735-176-0022(3)(a)(A) must prepare a tax report which completely summarizes the miles driven and fuel used during the report period. Schedules must be included with the tax report as well as remittance for tax due.

(2) “Shall file with the Department” means a complete user report with all required schedules and full remittance are received by the Department or its designated agent, on or before the 20th of the month following the end of the reporting period. If the 20th falls on a Saturday, a Sunday or a recognized state or federal holiday, the report will be considered timely filed if received by the next business day.

(3) Tax Reports:

(a) Every licensed user of fuel who operates a vehicle which is subject to the Use Fuel Tax Law is required to file a monthly report of miles operated and fuel used, except that:

(A) Licensed users who operate one vehicle of less than 8,000 pounds light weight may file an annual report provided they do not operate any other use fuel vehicles. This report is due by March 1, of the year following the year of report; or

(B) Users with a monthly tax obligation of less than $300 may be authorized by the Department to file quarterly reports, unless the tax is paid to the third party payer at the time of sale, which requires monthly reporting.

(b) Tax report due dates are as follows:

(A) Monthly reports are due on 20th day of the next calendar month;

(B) Quarterly tax reports:

(i) First calendar quarter reports are due April 20

(ii) Second calendar quarter reports are due July 20

(iii) Third calendar quarter reports are due October 20

(iv) Fourth calendar quarter reports are due January 20

(D) User simplified reporting is due on the 20th day of the next calendar month in a format determined by the Department.

(c) A vehicle operations schedule will be completed for miles driven for each vehicle. A deduction is allowed for the following:

(A) Miles reported to Motor Carrier Transportation Division on which weight mile tax was paid;

(B) Miles driven outside Oregon. Retain mileage records;

(D) For qualifying school districts and education service districts, bus miles driven to transport students, and in support of student transportation, such as driver training, fueling, maintenance and similar activities as approved by the Department are tax refundable. Bus charter miles driven and school district vehicles not used to transport students are subject to tax.

(d) A schedule of fuel purchases and usage will be completed for fuel used during the report period, from all sources. If the fuel source includes bulk fuel, a stock summary of fuel handled must be maintained.

(e) Licensed users who have paid any Oregon tax on fuel purchased from Oregon sellers of fuel must detail such purchases in the fuel schedule of the tax report form and treat such transactions as credits against their total tax liability. Credit may be taken for tax paid on gallons up to the amount of gallons used in Oregon during the report period.

(f) Users who do not provide vehicle specific mileage and consumption records are not eligible for refunds or credits of tax paid on fuel used in a non-taxable manner.

(4) Payment of tax to third party payer does not relieve the user of tax liability or reporting requirements. If the third party payer does not remit the tax, or the Department is unable to verify the tax was paid, an assessment of tax, penalty and interest will be sent to the user.

(5) Users opting for simplified reporting will not be able to claim any tax-exempt usage for fuel. All gallons purchased must be tax paid, regardless of the type of facility (bulk, retail, and/or non-retail) from where the fuel was purchased.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.550, 319.690, 319.692, 319.697, 319.831, 319.820

Hist.: DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0023

User Payment of Tax Through Third Party Payer

(1) A user may choose to pay the tax on use fuel bulk purchases to a bulk facility, from which the fuel is purchased, by entering into an arrangement with a bulk facility. The bulk facility must be either registered with the Fuels Tax Group to operate as a third party payer, or be a licensed seller that also operates as a third party payer. A licensed seller acting in such capacity is not required to also be registered as a third party payer, but will report bulk sales on the third party payer forms as prescribed by the Department.

(a) The third party payer must maintain records of fuel manufactured, purchased, handled, and distributed or sold and any taxes collected, and must preserve them for three years from the due date of the tax report, which is required to be filed with the tax payments made on behalf of licensed use fuel users who have opted for simplified reporting.

(b) Bulk fuel sales will be recorded on forms prescribed by the Department.

(2) Third party payers must report in a format determined by the Department and remit the tax collected on behalf of use fuel users. Regardless of tax liability, third party payers must report and remit use fuel tax on a monthly basis.

(a) Reports are due on the 20th of the month following the end of the calendar month being reported.

(b) The third party payer will retain proof of tax paid to the state of Oregon and filed tax reports for all tax collected on bulk sales for three years.

(3) The third party payer option is an accommodation to users. The user is ultimately responsible for the tax reporting and liability. If a third party payer fails to report, provide schedules or pay tax, in accordance with OAR chapter 735, division 176, the user will be responsible for the tax owed, but not paid, as well as any penalty and interest. The user will also be responsible for tax amounts deducted when a third party payer takes the 4% credit on bulk fuels, where prohibited by OAR 735-176-0017.

(4) A third party payer’s failure to report, provide schedules or pay all of the bulk fuel tax collected will result in cancellation of the registration and the inability of any user to have that third party payer make payments on their behalf. Users that make payments through a third party payer that has had their registration cancelled will be notified by the Department, but users remain responsible for all tax payments regardless of whether or not notified by the Department.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.550, 319.690, 319.692, 319.697, 319.831, 319.820

Hist.: DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0030

Use Fuel Tax Waiver of Late Payment Penalties

(1) ORS 319.694(2) allows the Department to waive penalties for late payment of use fuel tax.

(2) An entity or a person may submit a written request for waiver of late payment penalties to the Department.

(3) The penalty under ORS 319.694 may be waived if the taxpayer shows reasonable cause for delay in filing the report or paying the tax.

(a) A taxpayer who wishes to apply for waiver of the penalty established by ORS 319.694(2) for failure to file a report or pay a tax must make an affirmative showing of all facts alleged as a reasonable cause for the failure to file the report or pay the tax on time in a written statement containing a declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury. The statement should be filed with the report or filed with the Department as soon as possible thereafter.

(b) Circumstances that may constitute reasonable cause include, but are not limited to, the following:

(A) War, riot, rebellion, acts of God or other disaster which rendered it impossible to make the filing or payment or which made delay unavoidable in making the filing or payment; or

(B) Acts or omissions by a third party which were beyond the control of the person making the filing or payment and which made delay unavoidable in making the filing or payment; or

(C) The person took in good faith all steps and precautions reasonably necessary to ensure the timeliness of the filing or payment, and

(D) Any other criteria the Department may find to be informative and appropriate.

(c) The calculation of the penalty will be shown on all adjustments. If the person requests a waiver and it is granted, the amount waived will also be shown.

(d) The following reasons are not acceptable for granting penalty waiver:

(A) Employee incompetence or inexperience;

(B) Employee turnover;

(D) Computer failure or error that is not the result of a natural disaster;

(E) Changeover to new accounting processes, software or upgrades;

(F) Change in company operations; or

(G) Reliance on, or errors made by third party payers, suppliers or customers.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.694

Hist.: MV 37-1987, f. 12-7-87, ef. 1-1-88; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-012-0045; DMV 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04; DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0040

Use Fuel Tax Credit of Interest on Tax Overpayments

(1) The Department may allow interest credit for overpayments of use fuel tax up to the amount of interest paid for underpayments of tax during any given audit period.

(2) For purpose of ORS 319.694(3)(b) and this rule, “any given audit period” means the time period from the last day of the immediate prior audit period up to the present. If there is no prior audit, “any given audit period” shall mean a period not to exceed three years prior to the current date.

(3) Any interest payments made on underpayments of tax from a prior audit period shall not be:

(a) Considered as interest on overpayments in the current audit period; or

(b) Subject to credit under ORS 319.694(3)(b).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.694

Hist.: MV 37-1987, f. 12-7-87, ef. 1-1-88; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-012-0055; DMV 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04; DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

735-176-0045

Refunds and Credits of Use Fuel Tax

(1) Refunds of use fuel tax are allowed in the following circumstances:

(a) Fuel is used in another state and is also taxed by that state (proof of payment of tax to other state is required);

(b) Fuel is used off-road in a licensed vehicle (mileage records are required);

(d) Fuel is used in qualifying student transportation;

(e) Fuel is used by a rural fire district;

(f) Fuel is used by a qualifying special district; and

(g) Refunds are limited to fuel purchased within 15 months of the date of the claim; application for refund is made on the form prescribed by the Department.

(2) Use fuel users who pay their taxes through a third party payer or opt for simplified reporting are not eligible for refunds or credits.

(3) An erroneous collection occurs when the seller has the information to correctly and completely document a tax deferred sale at the time of the transaction, but the seller collected the tax in error.

(a) Erroneous collection claims are filed with the fuel supplier/seller and must be made within three years of the date of purchase.

(b) Erroneous collections may occur in non-retail sales.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 319.510 - 319.880

Stats. Implemented: ORS 319.694

Hist.: DMV 10-2009, f. 5-22-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMV 21-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11

Notes
1.) This online version of the OREGON BULLETIN is provided for convenience of reference and enhanced access. The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions. Use the OAR Revision Cumulative Index found in the Oregon Bulletin to access a numerical list of rulemaking actions after November 15, 2010.