Mississippi Code
Article 7 - Special Fuel Tax
§ 27-55-539. Use of dyed diesel fuel in motor vehicle

It shall be unlawful to use dyed diesel fuel or kerosene in a motor vehicle on a highway unless that use is permitted under Section 4082 of the Internal Revenue Code. A person who operates on a highway a motor vehicle whose supply tank contains dyed diesel fuel or kerosene whose use is unlawful under this section shall be liable for a penalty of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) which shall be in addition to any taxes that may be due.

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 27 - Taxation and Finance

Chapter 55 - Gasoline and Motor Fuel Taxes

Article 7 - Special Fuel Tax

§ 27-55-503. Purpose of article

§ 27-55-505. Definitions

§ 27-55-507. Distributor permit; application; bond

§ 27-55-509. Distributor permit; penalties for operating without

§ 27-55-511. Distributor permit; revocation

§ 27-55-515. Marine diesel fuel or kerosene permit

§ 27-55-517. Regulation of the sale of dyed diesel fuel

§ 27-55-519. Excise tax on special fuel

§ 27-55-523. Monthly report and remittance

§ 27-55-525. Person not bounded as distributor of special fuel subject to provisions that apply to bonded distributors

§ 27-55-531. Regulation of dyed diesel fuel and kerosene to be used for nonhighway purposes

§ 27-55-535. Special fuel tax refunds; losses

§ 27-55-537. Administration, enforcement and penalties

§ 27-55-539. Use of dyed diesel fuel in motor vehicle

§ 27-55-541. Transportation reports

§ 27-55-543. Metering requirements

§ 27-55-545. Retention of records by distributors of special fuel and other persons; statute of limitations for actions by state for recovery of additional amounts

§ 27-55-547. Right to inspection

§ 27-55-551. Commission to institute proceedings; sequestration; lien; seizure

§ 27-55-553. Refund of taxes erroneously or illegally collected

§ 27-55-555. Funds placed in depositories

§ 27-55-557. Exchange of information with other states

§ 27-55-559. Evidence of product transported; unlawful for carriers or transporters to divert special fuel shipments to a destination other than the destination on the manifest or bill of lading; notice of intent to import special fuel; penalties

§ 27-55-561. Apportionment of tax

§ 27-55-563. Authority to make rules and regulations

§ 27-55-565. Effect of prior law

§ 27-55-569. Unlawful purchase of untaxed fuel for use in highway construction equipment; penalties