26 U.S.C. § 6720A

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 6720A - Penalty with respect to certain adulterated fuels

(a) In general

Any person who knowingly transfers for resale, sells for resale, or holds out for resale any liquid for use in a diesel-powered highway vehicle or a diesel-powered train which does not meet applicable EPA regulations (as defined in section 45H(c)(3)), shall pay a penalty of $10,000 for each such transfer, sale, or holding out for resale, in addition to the tax on such liquid (if any).

(b) Penalty in the case of retailers

Any person who knowingly holds out for sale (other than for resale) any liquid described in subsection (a), shall pay a penalty of $10,000 for each such holding out for sale, in addition to the tax on such liquid (if any).

26 U.S.C. § 6720A

Added Pub. L. 109-59, title XI, §11167(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1977.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 109-59, §11167(d), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1978, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and amending section 9503 of this title] shall apply to any transfer, sale, or holding out for sale or resale occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2005]."

person

The term "person" shall be construed to mean and include an individual, a trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation.