Fla. Stat. 206.052
Export of tax-free fuels


(1)

A licensed exporter may purchase from a terminal supplier at a terminal taxable motor fuels for export from this state without paying the tax imposed pursuant to this part only under the following circumstances:The exporter has designated to the terminal supplier the destination for delivery of the fuel to a location outside the state;The exporter is licensed in the state of destination and has supplied the terminal supplier with that license number;The exporter has not been barred from making tax-free exports by the department for violation of s. 206.051(5); andThe terminal supplier collects and remits to the state of destination all taxes imposed on said fuel by the destination state.

(a)

The exporter has designated to the terminal supplier the destination for delivery of the fuel to a location outside the state;

(b)

The exporter is licensed in the state of destination and has supplied the terminal supplier with that license number;

(c)

The exporter has not been barred from making tax-free exports by the department for violation of s. 206.051(5); and

(d)

The terminal supplier collects and remits to the state of destination all taxes imposed on said fuel by the destination state.

(2)

A terminal supplier may purchase taxable motor fuels from another terminal supplier at a terminal without paying the tax imposed pursuant to this part only under the following circumstances:The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel will sell the motor fuel to a licensed exporter for immediate export from the state.The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel has designated to the terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel the destination for delivery of the fuel to a location outside the state.The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel is licensed in the state of destination and has supplied the terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel with that license number.The licensed exporter has not been barred from making tax-free exports by the department for violation of s. 206.051(5).The terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel to the other terminal supplier collects and remits to the state of destination all taxes imposed by the destination state on the fuel.

(a)

The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel will sell the motor fuel to a licensed exporter for immediate export from the state.

(b)

The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel has designated to the terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel the destination for delivery of the fuel to a location outside the state.

(c)

The terminal supplier who purchased the motor fuel is licensed in the state of destination and has supplied the terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel with that license number.

(d)

The licensed exporter has not been barred from making tax-free exports by the department for violation of s. 206.051(5).

(e)

The terminal supplier who sold the motor fuel to the other terminal supplier collects and remits to the state of destination all taxes imposed by the destination state on the fuel.

(3)

A licensed exporter shall not divert for sale or use in this state any fuel designated to a destination outside this state without first obtaining a diversion number from the department as specified in s. 206.416(1)(b) and manually recording that number on the shipping paper prior to diversion of fuel for sale or use in this state.

Source: Section 206.052 — Export of tax-free fuels, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0206.­052 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

206.01
Definitions
206.02
Application for license
206.03
Licensing of terminal suppliers, importers, exporters, and wholesalers
206.04
License number and cards
206.05
Bond required of licensed terminal supplier, importer, exporter, or wholesaler
206.06
Estimate of amount of fuel taxes due and unpaid
206.07
Suits for collection of unpaid taxes
206.08
Reports from persons who do not purchase tax-free motor fuel
206.09
Reports from carriers transporting motor fuel or similar products
206.10
Reports to be filed whether taxes due or not
206.11
Penalties
206.12
Retention of records
206.13
Refund or credit of taxes erroneously paid or illegally collected
206.14
Inspection of records
206.15
Fuel taxes a lien on property
206.16
Officer selling property
206.17
Department to furnish certificates of liens
206.18
Discontinuance or transfer of business
206.20
Transportation of motor fuel over public highways
206.21
Trial of issues interposed by defense
206.021
Application for license
206.22
Restraining and enjoining violations
206.022
Application for license
206.23
Tax
206.24
Department and agents may make arrests, seize property, and execute warrants
206.25
Method for collection of tax cumulative
206.025
Application by person whose license has been canceled
206.026
Certain persons prohibited from holding a terminal supplier, importer, exporter, blender, carrier, terminal operator, or wholesaler license
206.27
Records and files as public records
206.027
Licenses not assignable
206.28
Exchange of information among the states
206.028
Costs of investigation
206.41
State taxes imposed on motor fuel
206.42
Aviation gasoline exempt from excise tax
206.43
Terminal supplier, importer, exporter, blender, and wholesaler to report to department monthly
206.44
Penalty and interest for failure to report on time
206.45
Payment of tax into State Treasury
206.045
Licensing period
206.46
State Transportation Trust Fund
206.47
Distribution of constitutional fuel tax pursuant to State Constitution
206.48
Reports required of terminal suppliers, importers, exporters, blenders, and wholesalers
206.49
Invoice to show whether or not tax paid
206.051
Importer and exporter
206.052
Export of tax-free fuels
206.054
Payment of taxes by importers
206.055
Departmental powers
206.56
Unlawful use of tax collected
206.59
Department to make rules
206.60
County tax on motor fuel
206.61
Municipal taxes, limited
206.62
Certain sales to United States tax-exempt
206.63
Definitions
206.64
Refunds on fuel used for agricultural or commercial fishing purposes
206.075
Department’s warrant for collection of unpaid taxes
206.095
Reports from terminal operators
206.175
Foreclosure of liens
206.199
Transportation of motor fuel by pipeline or marine vessel
206.204
Transportation of motor fuel by boats over the navigable waters of this state
206.205
Forfeiture of vehicles and boats illegally transporting or delivering motor fuel
206.215
Costs and expenses of proceedings
206.0261
Retaining all or portion of tax reduction amount or interference with tax reduction benefit prohibited
206.404
License requirements for retail dealers and resellers
206.413
Liability for tax
206.414
Collection of certain taxes
206.416
Change in state destination
206.485
Tracking system reporting requirements
206.605
Municipal tax on motor fuel
206.606
Distribution of certain proceeds
206.608
State Comprehensive Enhanced Transportation System Tax
206.609
Transfer of funds to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund
206.625
Return of tax to municipalities, counties, and school districts
206.626
Refunds to ethanol dealers

Current through Fall 2025

§ 206.052. Export of tax-free fuels's source at flsenate​.gov