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At what point is the wholesale oil /import license fee due?

All sales of diesel fuel at the terminal rack in Alabama are subject to the fee which will be collected by the Licensed Supplier. For the period October 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013, diesel fuel imported into Alabama for resale is subject to the fee. Effective August 1, 2013, all diesel fuel imported into Alabama is subject to the fee. The Licensed Permissive Supplier or Licensed Importer is responsible for the fee. Effective August 1, 2013, diesel fuel exported from Alabama for which proof of export is available in the form of a terminal issued shipping document is exempt from the Wholesale Oil License/Import License Fee. Transmix should not be included in the computation of the wholesale oil/import license fee.

 

 

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