(a) In addition to any general authority to investigate for violations of this chapter, the commissioner and the commissioner’s designees are hereby authorized to inspect any motor vehicle to ascertain whether the fuel supply tank contains dyed diesel fuel or diesel fuel contaminated with dye.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-3-816

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of revenue or the commissioner's designated subordinate official. See Tennessee Code 67-3-103
  • Diesel fuel: means any liquid that is commonly or commercially known or sold as a fuel that is suitable for use in a diesel-powered highway vehicle. See Tennessee Code 67-3-103
  • Motor vehicle: means a vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or motor and is designed to permit the vehicle's use on highways. See Tennessee Code 67-3-103
  • Person: means a natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, court appointed representative, state, political subdivision or any other entity, group, or syndicate. See Tennessee Code 67-3-103
(b) The commissioner may assess a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) against a person who refuses to allow the inspection. For subsequent refusals, the penalty shall be multiplied by the total number of separate refusals by that person.
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