Ohio § 5735.124
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5735.124, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5735.124.
(A)(1) Any person that sells or distributes dyed diesel fuel when that person knows or has
reason to know that the dyed diesel fuel will be used in the operation of a motor
vehicle on the public highways or upon waters within the boundaries of this state
is subject to one or both of the following: (a) A penalty of one thousand dollars or ten dollars per gallon of dyed diesel fuel so
sold or distributed, whichever is greater; (b) Revocation of any license or cancellation of any registration issued under this chapter. (2) Any person that consumes dyed diesel fuel in the operation of a motor vehicle on
the public highways or waters within the boundaries of this state is subject to a
penalty of one thousand dollars or ten dollars per gallon of the vehicle's fuel supply
tank capacity, whichever is greater. Division (A)(2) of this section does not apply to consumption by persons permitted
under regulations of the United States department of the treasury or of the Internal
Revenue Service to consume dyed diesel fuel in operating a motor vehicle on the public
highways or waters within the boundaries of this state. (B) Any penalty imposed under this section may be assessed under section 5735.12 or 5735.121 of the Revised Code . (C) If a prior penalty has been issued against a person under this section, the amount
of the penalty shall be multiplied by the number of prior penalties imposed on such
person under this section, and the resulting amount shall be the total penalty assessed. (D) The tax commissioner may reduce or remit a penalty assessed under this section. (E) In addition to the penalties prescribed by division (A) of this section, the commissioner
may provide to the internal revenue service any information the commissioner obtains
or creates in conjunction with this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5735.124
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5735.124 cover?
Section 5735.124 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5735.124?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5735.124 apply to my situation?
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