Fla. Stat. 206.055
Departmental powers; cancellation of licenses; surrender of bond; interstate enforcement agreements


(1)

If a terminal supplier, importer, exporter, or wholesaler at any time:Knowingly files a false monthly report of the data or information required by the provisions of this chapter;Fails, refuses, or neglects to file the monthly report required by such laws;Fails to pay the fuel taxes as required by part I or part II of this chapter or the local option tax required under this chapter and the laws of the state; orKnowingly files a false claim for refund or credit of fuel tax;

the department may cancel the license of the terminal supplier, importer, exporter, or wholesaler.

(a)

Knowingly files a false monthly report of the data or information required by the provisions of this chapter;

(b)

Fails, refuses, or neglects to file the monthly report required by such laws;

(c)

Fails to pay the fuel taxes as required by part I or part II of this chapter or the local option tax required under this chapter and the laws of the state; or

(d)

Knowingly files a false claim for refund or credit of fuel tax;

(2)

The department may cancel any license hitherto or hereafter issued to any such person if it ascertains and finds that the person to whom such license has been issued is no longer engaged in such business and has not been so engaged for the period of 6 months immediately preceding such cancellation; but no license shall be canceled upon the request of any person until and unless the person has, prior to the date of such cancellation, paid to the state all fuel taxes payable under the laws of the state, together with any and all penalties, interest, and fines accruing by reason of any failure on the part of said person to make accurate reports as required by the fuel tax laws of Florida or to pay said taxes, interest, and penalties. In the event that any license is canceled by the department as provided in this section, and in the further event that the licensee shall have paid to the state all fuel taxes due and payable by it under the laws of this state, together with any and all penalties and interest accruing by reason of any failure on the part of the licensee to make accurate reports or to pay said tax, interest, and penalties, the department shall cancel and surrender the bond held on file by the department.

(3)

The department is authorized, with the consent of another jurisdiction of the United States whose cooperation is needed, to enforce this chapter in that jurisdiction, either directly or, at the option of that jurisdiction, by entering into an agreement with its agencies, officers, and employees.

Source: Section 206.055 — Departmental powers; cancellation of licenses; surrender of bond; interstate enforcement agreements, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0206.­055 (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

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