Us Code § 13505 - Transportation furthering a primary business
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§ 13505. Transportation furthering a primary business
(a)
(1) the property is transported by a person engaged in a business other than transportation; and
(2) the transportation is within the scope of, and furthers a primary business (other than transportation) of the person.
(b)
(1)
(2)
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, §103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 861.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10524 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, §102(a).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
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