Maryland § 13-405
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-405.
(a) If a person keeps records that do not contain the information required in § 9-209 of this article, the Comptroller may:
(1) compute the motor carrier tax by using a miles per gallon factor based on the best information in the possession of the Comptroller; and
(2) assess the tax due.
(b) If a person fails to keep records or to make records available to the Comptroller as required in § 9-209 of this article, the Comptroller shall:
(1) compute the motor carrier tax by using a miles per gallon factor based on the use, in the State, of 40 gallons of motor fuel for each commercial motor vehicle in the person’s fleet on each day during the period for which the records are not kept or made available; and
(2) assess the tax due.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-405
What does Maryland Code § 13-405 cover?
Section 13-405 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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