§ 82.08.865. Exemptions -- Diesel, biodiesel, and aircraft fuel for farm fuel users
(1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel, or aircraft fuel, to a farm fuel user for nonhighway use. This exemption applies to a fuel blend if all of the component fuels of the blend would otherwise be exempt under this subsection if the component fuels were sold as separate products. This exemption is available only if the buyer provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. Fuel used for space or water heating for human habitation is not exempt under this section.
(2) The definitions in RCW 82.04.213 and this subsection apply to this section.
(a) "Aircraft fuel" is defined as provided in RCW 82.42.010.
(b) "Biodiesel fuel" is defined as provided in RCW 19.112.010.
(c) "Diesel fuel" is defined as provided in 26 U.S.C. 4083, as amended or renumbered as of January 1, 2006.
(d) "Farm fuel user" means: (i) A farmer; or (ii) a person who provides horticultural services for farmers, such as soil preparation services, crop cultivation services, and crop harvesting services.
[2007 c 443 § 1; 2006 c 7 § 1.]
Notes:
Effective date -- 2007 c 443: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 11, 2007]." [2007 c 443 § 3.]
Effective date -- 2006 c 7: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 6, 2006]." [2006 c 7 § 3.]
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