“Fuel” includes any combustible gas or liquid, by whatever name the gas or liquid may be known or sold, of a kind used in an internal combustion engine for the generation of power to propel a motor vehicle on the highways, except fuel that is subject to the tax imposed by Part 2 (commencing with Section 7301) or Part 31 (commencing with Section 60001).

It does not include any combustible gas or liquid specifically manufactured and used for racing motor vehicles at a racetrack.

Terms Used In California Revenue and Taxation Code 8604

  • motor vehicle: includes every self-propelled vehicle operated or suitable for operation on the highway, except a vehicle used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 8603

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 2. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)