This law section outlines penalties for the illegal sale, delivery, or use of dyed diesel fuel on Pennsylvania highways, including civil fines that increase with repeated violations. It grants authorized officials broad inspection rights to ensure compliance, including the ability to examine storage tanks, equipment, and records. Refusal to permit inspections results in fines of $1,000 to $2,000 per incident.
Violators face civil penalties of $1,000 or $10 per gallon of dyed diesel involved, multiplied by previous violations, plus possible fines for inspection refusals.
Yes, authorized officials can inspect tanks, equipment, records, and detain vehicles to verify compliance with diesel fuel laws.
Refusing an inspection is a summary offense, punishable by a fine of $1,000 to $2,000 per refusal.
Revenue enforcement agents and other authorized personnel from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue enforce these laws.