| Issue Date: | 2023-06-27 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: |
Legal Citations
- Business and Commerce Code sec. 607.1021
- Occupations Code sec. 2310.103, sec. 2311.0202
Object Type
Cash — Business Regulation
Origin Date
June 18, 2023 by S.B. 1001, 88th Leg., R.S.
Description
The Department of Licensing and Regulation may charge fees for registration of motor fuel metering devices used for commercial transactions and penalty fees for late renewal of motor fuel metering devices up to $50 per device and $500 per year. (2310.103).
Violations related to the department's inspection for the presence of gas pump credit card skimmers are subject to a civil penalty up to $5,000 per day (collected under revenue object 3717).
Providers of equipment used to dispense energy to an electric vehicle are required to register each charging unit before the equipment is made available for commercial transactions. Fees are set by TDLR in amounts to cover administration costs.
Due Date
Renewal is 2 years for motor fuel metering devices.
Collecting Agencies
Deposit Funds
Note
Fuel metering device registration formerly collected under Revenue Object 3414 – Agriculture Inspection Fees – Weighing and Measuring Equipment (effective 09/01/2023).
Electric vehicle supply equipment registration added by S.B.1001, 88th Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| Appropriation Year | 25 |
|---|---|
| USAS Title | FUEL METERING & EV SUPPLY EQUIPMENT |
| Receipt Category | 03 – Business Regulation |
| Receipt Type | 10 – Business/Professional Fees |
| Object Group | 30 – Revenues |
| USAS Status | A |
| Rev/Exp Category | 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES |