(a) The IFTA, for the purposes of this chapter, may be used to:

(1) Determine the base state jurisdiction for motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce.

Terms Used In California Revenue and Taxation Code 9407

  • board: means the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 20
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(2) Impose recordkeeping requirements.

(3) Specify audit procedures.

(4) Establish procedures for the exchange of information.

(5) Identify interstate motor carriers.

(6) Define motor vehicles and fuels subject to the provisions of the agreement.

(7) Determine bond requirements.

(8) Specify reporting requirements, due dates of returns, interest and penalty rates, and provisions for failure to file returns.

(9) Specify methods for collection of taxes, interest, and penalties.

(10) Determine methods for the distribution of taxes and interest collected or assessed to the appropriate jurisdictions.

(11) Deny, suspend, or cancel benefits under the agreement to any interstate motor carrier who violates the provisions of the agreement.

(b) The board may adopt regulations to administer the provisions of this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 519, Sec. 5. Effective October 4, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 25 of Ch. 519.)