An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill amends the definitions of "alternative fuels" and "liquid fuels" within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code. It clarifies the types of fuels included under these categories, specifically expanding the definition of alternative fuels to include natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity, and updating the definition of liquid fuels to reflect current standards. The changes aim to provide clearer guidance for tax and regulatory purposes related to fuels used in motor vehicles.
Key provisions
- Defines "alternative fuels" to include natural gas, CNG, LNG, LPG, alcohols, gasoline-ethanol mixtures, hydrogen, electricity, and other fuels.
- Defines "liquid fuels" as products derived from petroleum, natural gas, coal, and other oils.
- Specifies the ASTM International D5798 standard as the basis for defining alternative fuels.
- Updates the definition of liquid fuels to align with ASTM International method D-86.
- Excludes certain fuels, such as kerosene, fuel oil, and tractor fuel, from the definition of liquid fuels.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle fuel producers
- Fuel distributors
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Department)
- Vehicle owners
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘alternative fuels’ to include hydrogen and electricity.
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Patrick Stefano
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