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| Utah |
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemptions and Reductions |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Utah
Propane, natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen, also known as clean fuel or special fuel, used to operate motor vehicles are exempt from state fuel taxes, but subject to a special fuel tax at the rate of three-nineteenths of the conventional motor fuel tax. A reduction in special fuel tax is permissible if the fuel is already taxed by the Navajo Nation. Retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers of special fuel are eligible for a refund of the special fuel tax if dyed diesel fuel is mixed with special fuel and the mixed special fuel is returned to the refinery. For more information, see the Clean Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit website or the Utah State Tax Commission Fuel Taxes website. (Reference Utah Code 59-13-102, 59-13-201, 59-13-301, and 59-13-322)
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| Utah |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Decal and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Utah
Vehicles operating solely on propane, natural gas, or electricity are permitted to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. Qualified vehicles must display the special clean fuel decal issued by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT); a limited number of decals are available. This exemption expires September 30, 2025. For more information about qualifying vehicles and decal availability, see the Clean Fuel Vehicle Decal and Permit website. (Reference Utah Code 41-1a-416, 41-1a-418, 41-6a-702, 59-13-102, and 72-6-121)
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| Utah |
Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Weight Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Utah
A vehicle primarily powered by natural gas may exceed the state's gross vehicle weight limits by a weight equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle with the natural gas tank and fueling system and the weight of a comparable vehicle with a diesel tank and fueling system. The NGV maximum gross weight may not exceed 82,000 pounds. (Reference Utah Administrative Code R909-2-5)
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| Utah |
Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspections Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Utah
Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections. (Reference Utah House Bill 180, 2020, and Utah Code 41-1a-1223 and 41-6a-1642)
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