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DR-248

R. 11/10

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GENERAL INFORMATION

“Alternative fuel” is liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural

Persons fueling vehicles from their own facilities must pay an

gas product (or combination) used in an internal combustion

annual decal fee for each cent of tax imposed by counties with a

engine or motor to propel any form of vehicle or machine.

local-option fuel tax. This annual decal fee is:

Alternative fuel also includes all forms of fuel commonly or

• $11.00 for each cent of tax imposed on Class A vehicles

commercially known or sold as butane gas, propane gas or any

• $15.00 for each cent of tax on Class B vehicles

other form of liquefied petroleum gas, or compressed natural gas.

See section 206.86(4), Florida Statutes (F.S.), for more information.

• $21.00 for each cent of tax on Class C vehicles

All owners or operators of vehicles powered by alternative fuel

(See sections 336.021 and 336.025, F.S. This fee is in addition to

must:

the state alternative fuel fee imposed by sections 206.877(1)(a) and

336.026(1)(b), F.S.) Persons who do not operate their own fueling

• Obtain a valid Alternative Fuel Use Permit from the

facilities must indicate and pay the appropriate local fee for the

Department of Revenue.

particular county where the vehicles are predominately used.

• Pay an annual decal fee on each motor vehicle according

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle required

to the current rate schedule. (This fee is paid instead of the

to have a decal upon the highways of this state without a decal

excise tax imposed by Chapter 206, F.S.)

unless that motor vehicle is titled outside the state.

The Department issues annual decals beginning January 1st of

No person may put liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural

each year. Decals are valid January 1st through December 31st for

gas into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle required to have an

the year issued. The decal must be attached to the upper corner

alternative fuel decal unless the vehicle has a decal attached to it

of the front windshield on the driver’s side of the motor vehicle

as required by this section. When transacting sales of fuel placed

for which it is issued. For motorcycles or other vehicles without a

into a vehicle displaying a decal, record the sale on an invoice, and

windshield, the decal must be placed where it is plainly visible at

include on the invoice the decal number, the motor vehicle license

all times.

number, and the number of gallons placed into the motor vehicle.

A valid identifying decal issued to a motor vehicle will be

transferable to the new owner of that vehicle for the remainder of

the issuance period if the owner notifies the Department of such

transfer within ten days of the transfer.

How to Complete the Alternative Fuel Use Permit—Application and Decal Order Form

Determine the name of the county in which the vehicle is

• A hearse or ambulance

predominantly used. (Persons who do not operate their own

• Motor vehicles for hire which transport nine passengers or

fueling facilities should determine the county where each

vehicle(s) is predominately used and fueled.)

• Recreational vehicles or motor homes whose net weight is

Determine the class code of each vehicle as defined below:

4,500 pounds or more

• Motor vehicles for hire operated wholly within a city or within

Class A

25 miles of the city

• Motorcycles

Class C

• Mopeds

• Heavy trucks or truck tractors whose gross vehicle weight is

• Motorized bicycles

5,001 pounds or more

• Automobiles for private use

Enter the county name in which the vehicle or machine is

• Trucks whose net weight does not exceed 5,000 pounds

primarily used and number of vehicles for each class.

• Antique trucks with a net weight of not more than 3,000

For each class, multiply the number of vehicles by the

pounds

corresponding rate and enter each Class Total. (State fees

• Manufactured more than 20 years prior to the current

and local option fees have been combined.)

date, or an engine manufactured to the specifications

of the original engine

For each county code, add the number of vehicles under each

class and enter the sum in the Total Vehicles column under

• Motor vehicles for hire which transport less than nine

Class A+B+C.

passengers

• Recreational vehicles or motor homes whose net

For each class, determine the total decals by adding the

weight is less than 4,500 pounds

figures in the Number of Vehicles column. Enter the sum

in the Total Decals row. The total of the number of vehicles

Class B

under Class A+B+C must agree with the total of the Total

• Semi-trailers equipped with machinery and designed

Decals row.

for the exclusive purpose of well drilling, excavating,

construction, spraying or similar activity

For each county code, add the class total dollar amounts and

enter the sum in the Annual Fees column under Class A+B+C.

• School buses used exclusively to transport students

to and from school or church activities or functions

Determine the annual fees by adding the dollar amounts in

within their county

each Class Total column. Enter the sum in the Annual Fees

• Motor vehicles operated solely as a wrecker, owned

row for each class. The sum of the Class A+B+C Annual Fees

must agree with the sum of the dollar amounts in the Annual

and operated by a garage in connection with its

regular business

Fees row for Classes A, B, and C.

Continued on next page

Form Dr-248 - Alternative Fuel Use Permit Application, Renewal, And Decal Order Form - 2011 Page 3

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