Subdivision 1. Gasoline tax imposed. Subject to any refunds or credits there is imposed an excise tax, at the rate of five cents per gallon on all aviation gasoline received, sold, stored, or withdrawn from storage in this state. Aviation gasoline is defined in section 296A.01, subdivision 7.
Subd. 2. Jet fuel and special fuel tax imposed. There is imposed an excise tax of 15 cents per gallon on all jet fuel or special fuel received, sold, stored, or withdrawn from storage in this state, for use as substitutes for aviation gasoline and not otherwise taxed as gasoline. Jet fuel is defined in section 296A.01, subdivision 8.
Subd. 3. Exception to tax for aviation use. The provisions of subdivisions 1 and 2 do not apply to aviation gasoline or special fuel purchased and placed in the fuel tanks of an aircraft outside the state, even though the gasoline may be consumed within this state.
Subd. 4. Manner of payment. These taxes are payable in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.
Subd. 5. Tax not on consumption. The taxes imposed by subdivisions 1 and 2 are expressly declared not to be a tax upon consumption of aviation gasoline or special fuel by an aircraft.
Subd. 6. Exemptions. The provisions of subdivisions 1 and 2 do not apply to aviation gasoline or jet fuel purchased by an ambulance service licensed under chapter 144E.
1998 c 299 s 9; 1Sp2005 c 3 art 6 s 10; 2013 c 143 art 5 s 2
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 296 - 299 — Excise And Sales Taxes
Chapter 296A — Tax On Petroleum And Other Fuels
Section 296A.01 — Definitions.
Section 296A.02 — Administration.
Section 296A.03 — Distributor's License.
Section 296A.04 — Special Fuel Dealer's License; Requirements.
Section 296A.05 — Bulk Purchaser's License; Requirements.
Section 296A.06 — Revocation Of License, Permit, Or Certificate; Suspension Of License.
Section 296A.061 — Cancellation Or Nonrenewal Of Licenses.
Section 296A.07 — Gasoline Tax.
Section 296A.08 — Special Fuel Tax.
Section 296A.083 — Debt Service Surcharge.
Section 296A.09 — Aviation Tax.
Section 296A.10 — Liability For Unpaid Tax.
Section 296A.11 — Seller May Collect Tax.
Section 296A.12 — Gasoline And Special Fuel Tax In Lieu Of Other Taxes.
Section 296A.13 — Personal Liability For Tax.
Section 296A.14 — Tax As Personal Debt Of Fiduciary.
Section 296A.15 — Payment Of Tax.
Section 296A.16 — Refund Or Credit.
Section 296A.17 — Aviation Refund.
Section 296A.18 — Apportionment Of Tax; Deposit Of Proceeds.
Section 296A.19 — Required Records.
Section 296A.21 — Statute Of Limitations.
Section 296A.22 — Nonpayment Of Tax; Civil Penalties.