Us Code § 31705 - Fuel use tax
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§ 31705. Fuel use tax
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1) the 365-day period beginning on the first day that States participating in the Agreement are required to comply with the amendment; or
(2) the 365-day period beginning on the day the relevant office of the State receives written notice of the amendment from the Secretary of Transportation.
(d)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1032.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 31705 | 49:11506 (note). | Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, §4008(g), 105 Stat. 2154. |
In subsection (b), the words "as it applies to" are substituted for "with respect to" for clarity.
In subsection (c), before clause (1), the words "a State not participating in the Agreement when the amendment is made is not subject to the conformity requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section in regard to the amendment" are substituted for "conformity by a State that is not participating in such Agreement when such amendment is made may not be required with respect to such amendment" for clarity.
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