26 U.S.C. § 6720A
§ 6720A. Penalty with respect to certain adulterated fuels
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History
Added in 2005 by the Public Law 109-59. Last changed August 10, 2005 by the Public Law 109-59.
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- August 10, 2005Public Law 109-59 · added this section
The law as written
Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.
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).
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).