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Jurisdiction	Title	Type	Body (TODO:hide)
Indiana	Propane Vehicle Decals	Laws and Regulations	X Propane Vehicle Decals Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana An individual may place propane into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle only if the vehicle has a valid alternative fuel decal affixed to the front windshield or the individual has submitted an application for a decal within the last 30 days. The cost of the decal varies according to vehicle type and the gross vehicle weight rating. The annual fee may be prorated if the vehicle is newly purchased, registered in Indiana, or converted to operate using an alternative fuel. For propane vehicles registered outside of Indiana, owners must purchase a temporary trip permit from a licensed propane dealer. For more information, see the Indiana Department of Revenue Fuel Tax Forms website. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-14 and 6-6-2.5-67) Point of Contact Special Tax Division Indiana Department of Revenue Phone: (317) 615-2630
Indiana	Immunity for Misuse of E85	Laws and Regulations	X Immunity for Misuse of E85 Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana E85 sellers, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and refiners are immune from civil liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from a person fueling any vehicle with E85 that is not a flexible fuel vehicle. This includes any vehicle equipped to operate when fueled entirely with E85. This immunity does not apply if an E85 seller, supplier, distributor, manufacturer, or refiner does not display all E85 warning signs that federal or state laws require. (Reference Indiana Code 34-30-24)
Indiana	E85 Definition	Laws and Regulations	X E85 Definition Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana E85 is a fuel blend nominally consisting of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline by volume that meets ASTM specification D5798. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-1.1-103)
Indiana	Biodiesel Definition	Laws and Regulations	X Biodiesel Definition Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana Biodiesel is defined as a renewable, biodegradable fuel derived from agricultural plant oils or animal fats that meet ASTM specification D6751. Blended biodiesel is a blend of biodiesel with petroleum diesel fuel so that the volume percentage of biodiesel in the blend is at least 2% (B2). (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1.5)
Indiana	Biodiesel Blend Tax Exemption	State Incentives	X Biodiesel Blend Tax Exemption Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Indiana Biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20) that are used for personal, noncommercial use by the individual that produced the biodiesel portion of the fuel are exempt from the special fuel license tax. The maximum number of gallons of fuel for which the exemption may be claimed is based on the percentage volume of biodiesel in each gallon used. For more information, see the Indiana Department of Revenue Fuel Tax Forms website. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1.5, 6-6-2.5-28, and 6-6-2.5-30.5)
Indiana	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rates - Indianapolis Power & Light	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rates - Indianapolis Power & Light Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Indiana The Indianapolis Power & Light Co (IPL) offers special PEV charging rates, including year-round time-of-use based options, for residential and fleet customers who own a licensed PEV. Customers who are considering purchasing Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment should contact IPL to discuss the benefits and requirements of participating in the program. Restrictions apply. For more information, see the IPL Electric Vehicle Charging website. Point of Contact Cole Willis Electric Vehicle Program Manager Indianapolis Power & Light Company Phone: (317) 261-5178 electric.vehicle@aes.com
Indiana	Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tax Credit	State Incentives	X Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tax Credit Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Indiana A carrier operating a commercial CNG vehicle on any Indiana highway may claim a credit equal to 12% of the road taxes imposed on its CNG consumption in the previous calendar quarter. The credit is refundable. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-4.1-1 and 6-6-12)
Indiana	Special Fuel License Tax	Laws and Regulations	X Special Fuel License Tax Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana Certain special fuels sold or used to propel motor vehicles are subject to a license tax. Liquefied natural gas is subject to a tax per diesel gallon equivalent. Compressed natural gas, butane, and propane are subject to a tax per gasoline gallon equivalent. From July 1, 2018, through July 1, 2024, the tax rate will be determined each year based on the special fuel tax index factor. The tax does not apply to nominal biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20); special fuel used only for a personal, noncommercial use and not for resale; and biodiesel used by a biodiesel producer holding an exemption certificate. Other exemptions apply. For the current tax rate and more information, see the Indiana Miscellaneous Tax Rates website. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5 and 6-6-1.6)
Indiana	Alternative Fuel and Special Fuel Definitions	Laws and Regulations	X Alternative Fuel and Special Fuel Definitions Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Indiana The definition of alternative fuel includes propane. Special fuel is defined as all combustible gases and liquids that are suitable for powering an internal combustion engine or motor or are used exclusively for heating, industrial, or farm purposes. Special fuels include biodiesel, blended biodiesel, and natural gas products, including liquefied and compressed natural gas. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1 and 6-6-2.5-22)
Indiana	Special Fuel Tax Exemption	State Incentives	X Special Fuel Tax Exemption Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Indiana The sale of biodiesel, blended biodiesel, and natural gas used to power an internal combustion engine or motor is exempt from state gross retail tax. (Reference Indiana Code 6-2.5-5-51 and 6-6-2.5-22)