May the department assess dyed diesel penalties on the fuel in bulk storage tank(s)?
Yes, if the department determines that any dyed diesel fuel from the bulk storage tank(s) has been used for unlawful purposes in any vehicle(s). Fuel remaining in the bulk storage fuel tank(s) will be considered for on highway use. (5) How is the dyed diesel fuel in bulk storage tank(s) assessed? Once dyed diesel fuel from bulk storage has been used for unlawful purposes, an assessment will be based on the capacity or estimated quantity of dyed diesel fuel in the bulk storage tank(s) without regard to how this fuel will be used. (6) What if the department or authorized representative is denied access to inspect the fuel in diesel vehicle(s) or bulk storage tank(s)? The penalty in RCW 82.38.170(13) will be applied to the capacity of the bulk storage tank(s) and/or to the vehicles subject to the refusal. All licenses issued under this chapter may be subject to cancellation and/or revocation under RCW 82.38.120(9) and 82.38.130.
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