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CA Rev & Tax Code § 60602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60602.

60602.  The board may employ attorneys, accountants, auditors, investigators, and other expert and clerical assistance necessary for the efficient administration of this part.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60603.

60603.  (a) Officers or employees of the state, upon presenting appropriate credentials and a written notice to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized to enter any place and to conduct inspections in accordance with paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive.(1) Inspections shall be performed in a reasonable manner and at times that are reasonable under the circumstances, taking into consideration the normal business hours of the place to be entered.(2) Inspections may be at any place at which taxable diesel fuel is or may be produced or stored or at any inspection site where evidence of activities involving evasion may be discovered. These places may include, but are not limited to, any terminal, any diesel fuel storage facility that is not a terminal, any retail diesel fuel facility, or any designated inspection site.(3) A designated inspection site is any state highway inspection station, weigh station, agricultural inspection station, mobile station, or other location designated by the state or the Internal Revenue Service to be used as a diesel fuel inspection site. A designated inspection site shall be identified as a diesel fuel inspection site.(4) Officers or employees may physically inspect, examine, or otherwise search any tank, reservoir, or other container that can or may be used for the production, storage, or transportation of diesel fuel, diesel fuel dyes, or diesel fuel markers. Inspection may also be made of any equipment used for, or in connection with, production, storage, or transportation of diesel fuel, diesel fuel dyes, or diesel fuel markers. This includes any equipment used for the dyeing or marking of diesel fuel. This includes the books and records kept to determine tax liability.(5) Officers or employees may detain any vehicle, train, or vessel for the purpose of inspecting its fuel tanks and storage tanks. Detainment will be either on the premises under inspection or at a designated inspection site. Detainment may continue for a reasonable period of time as is necessary to determine the amount and composition of the diesel fuel.(6) Officers or employees may take and remove samples of diesel fuel in reasonable quantities as necessary to determine its composition.(b) Any person that refuses to allow an inspection may be fined one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each refusal. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty or tax that may be imposed upon that person or any other person liable for tax or penalty.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 519, Sec. 24. Effective October 4, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 25 of Ch. 519.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60604 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60604.

60604.  Every interstate user, supplier, exempt bus operator, government entity, ultimate vendor, qualified highway vehicle operator, highway vehicle operator/fueler, train operator, pipeline operator, vessel operator, and every person dealing in, removing, transporting, or storing diesel fuel in this state shall keep those records, receipts, invoices, and other pertinent papers with respect thereto in that form as the board may require. Failure to maintain records will constitute a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 60706.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 364, Sec. 42. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60605.

60605.  (a) Each terminal operator shall keep the following information with respect to each rack removal of diesel fuel at each terminal it operates:(1) The bill of lading or other shipping document.(2) The record of whether the diesel fuel was dyed in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency or Internal Revenue Service requirements.(3) The volume and date of the removal.(4) The identity of the position holder or position holder’s customer.(5) The identity of the person, such as a common carrier, that physically received the fuel. (6) Any other information required by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 48.4101-1 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) The terminal operator shall maintain the information described in this section at the terminal from which the removal occurred for at least three months after the removal to which it relates. Thereafter, the terminal operator shall retain the information at a location controlled by the terminal operator for at least four more years.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 429, Sec. 77. Effective October 2, 2001. Operative January 1, 2002, by Sec. 78 of Ch. 429.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60606.

60606.  The board or its authorized representative may examine the books, records, and equipment of any interstate user, supplier, exempt bus operator, government entity, ultimate vendor, qualified highway vehicle operator, highway vehicle operator/fueler, train operator, pipeline operator, vessel operator, or person dealing in, removing, transporting, or storing diesel fuel and may investigate the character of the disposition that the interstate user, supplier, exempt bus operator, government entity, ultimate vendor, qualified highway vehicle operator, highway vehicle operator/fueler, train operator, pipeline operator, vessel operator, or person makes of the diesel fuel in order to ascertain whether all taxes due under this part are being properly reported and paid.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 364, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60607.

60607.  As this state is the source of petroleum products for other states, if the examination or investigation necessitates collaboration or conference with motor vehicle fuel tax officials of other states, at places inside or outside this state, the collaboration or conference is declared to be a necessary function in the administration of this part.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60608.

60608.  (a) Upon request from the officials to whom is entrusted the enforcement of the motor fuel tax laws of another government, the board may furnish to those officials the information in the possession of the board that is deemed essential to the enforcement of the motor fuel tax laws.Any information so furnished shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.(b) The board may furnish to any state or federal agency investigating violations of or enforcing any state or federal law related to motor fuels any motor fuel information in the possession of the board that is deemed necessary for the enforcement of those laws.(c) The board may furnish any interstate user information obtained by the board under this part to any state or federal agency for use by that agency in the enforcement of interstate user registration or licensing laws, or interstate vehicle registration or licensing laws.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 609, Sec. 60. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60609.

60609.  It is unlawful for the board or any person having an administrative duty under this part to make known in any manner whatever the business affairs, operations, or information obtained by an investigation of records and equipment of any person visited or examined in the discharge of official duty, or the amount or source of income, profits, losses, expenditures, or any particular thereof set forth or disclosed in any return, or to permit any return or copy thereof or any book containing any abstract or particulars thereof to be seen or examined by any person except to another government, state agency, or federal agency as specified in Section 60608. Information respecting the tax due from a person may be furnished, however, to any person owning or having an interest in a qualified motor vehicle or property subject to the lien of the tax. The Governor may, by general or special order, authorize examination by other state officers, by tax officers of another state, by the federal government, if a reciprocal arrangement exists, or by any other person of the records maintained by the board under this part. The information so obtained pursuant to the order of the Governor shall not be made public except to the extent and in the manner that the order may authorize that it be made public. Successors, receivers, trustees, executors, administrators, assignees, and guarantors, if directly interested, may be given information as to the items included in the measure and amounts of any unpaid tax or amounts of tax required to be collected, interest, and penalties.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 620, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60609.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60609.5.

60609.5.  (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who is engaged in the business of preparing, or providing services in connection with the preparation of, returns under Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 60201), or any person who for compensation prepares any such return for any other person, and who knowingly or recklessly does either of the following, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned no more than one year, or both, together with the costs of prosecution:(1) Discloses any information furnished to him or her for, or in connection with, the preparation of the return.(2) Uses that information for any purpose other than to prepare, or assist in preparing, the return.(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to disclosure of information if that disclosure is made pursuant to the person’s consent or pursuant to a subpoena, court order, or other compulsory legal process.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1052, Sec. 102. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60610.

60610.  A certificate by the board or an employee of the board stating that a notice required by this part was given by mailing or personal service shall be prima facie evidence in any administrative or judicial proceeding of the fact and regularity of the mailing or personal service in accordance with any requirement of this part for the giving of a notice. Unless otherwise specifically required, any notice provided by this part to be mailed or served may be given either by mailing or by personal service in the manner provided for giving notice of a deficiency determination.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60611.

60611.  (a) The board shall determine which taxpayer’s accounts are eligible for the managed audit program in a manner that is consistent with the efficient use of its auditing resources and the maximum effectiveness of the program.(b) A taxpayer is not required to participate in the managed audit program.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 56. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60611.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60611.1.

60611.1.  A taxpayer’s account is eligible for the managed audit program only if the taxpayer meets all of the following criteria:(a) The taxpayer’s business involves few or no statutory exemptions.(b) The taxpayer’s business involves a single or a small number of clearly defined taxability issues.(c) The taxpayer is taxed pursuant to this part and agrees to participate in the managed audit program.(d) The taxpayer has the resources to comply with the managed audit instructions provided by the board.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 57. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60611.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60611.2.

60611.2.  (a) If the board selects a taxpayer’s account for a managed audit, all of the following apply:(1) The board shall identify all of the following:(A) The audit period covered by the managed audit.(B) The types of transactions covered by the managed audit.(C) The specific procedures that the taxpayer is to follow in determining any liability.(D) The records to be reviewed by the taxpayer.(E) The manner in which the types of transactions are to be scheduled for review.(F) The time period for completion of the managed audit.(G) The time period for the payment of the liability and interest.(H) Any other criteria that the board may require for completion of the managed audit.(2) The taxpayer shall:(A) Examine its books, records, and equipment to determine if it has any unreported tax liability for the audit period.(B) Make available to the board for verification all computations and books, records, and equipment examined pursuant to subparagraph (A).(b) The information provided by the taxpayer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is the same information that is required for the completion of any other audit that the board may conduct.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 58. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60611.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60611.3.

60611.3.  Nothing in this article limits the board’s authority to examine the books, records, and equipment of a taxpayer under Section 60606.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 59. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60611.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 60611.4.

60611.4.  Upon completion of the managed audit and verification by the board, interest on any unpaid liability shall be computed at one-half the rate that would otherwise be imposed for liabilities covered by the audit period. Payment of the liabilities and interest shall be made within the time period specified by the board. If the requirements for the managed audit are not satisfied, the board may proceed to examine the records of the taxpayer in a manner to be determined by the board under law.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 60. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60621.

60621.  The board shall administer this article. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the provisions of this article shall apply to this part.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60622.

60622.  (a) The board shall establish the position of the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate. The advocate or his or her designee shall be responsible for facilitating resolution of taxpayer complaints and problems, including any taxpayer complaints regarding unsatisfactory treatment of taxpayers by board employees, and staying actions where taxpayers have suffered or will suffer irreparable loss as the result of those actions. Applicable statutes of limitation shall be tolled during the pendency of a stay. Any penalties and interest that would otherwise accrue shall not be affected by the granting of a stay.(b) The advocate shall report directly to the executive officer of the board.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60623 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60623.

60623.  (a) The board shall develop and implement an education and information program directed at, but not limited to, all of the following groups:(1) Taxpayers newly registered with the board.(2) Board audit and compliance staff.(b) The education and information program shall include all of the following:(1) A program of written communication with newly registered taxpayers explaining in simplified terms their duties and responsibilities.(2) Participation in seminars and similar programs organized by federal, state, and local agencies.(3) Revision of taxpayer educational materials currently produced by the board that explain the most common areas of taxpayer nonconformance in simplified terms.(4) Implementation of a continuing education program for audit and compliance personnel to include the application of new legislation to taxpayer activities and areas of recurrent taxpayer noncompliance or inconsistency of administration.(c) Electronic media used pursuant to this section shall not represent the voice, picture, or name of members of the board or of the Controller.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 929, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60624 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60624.

60624.  The board shall conduct an annual hearing before the full board where industry representatives and individual taxpayers are allowed to present their proposals on changes to the Diesel Fuel Tax Law which may further improve voluntary compliance and the relationship between taxpayers and government.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60625 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60625.

60625.  The board shall prepare and publish brief but comprehensive statements in simple and nontechnical language that explain procedures, remedies, and the rights and obligations of the board and taxpayers. As appropriate, statements shall be provided to taxpayers with the initial notice of audit, the notice of proposed additional taxes, any subsequent notice of tax due, or other substantive notices. Additionally, the board shall include this language for statements in the annual tax information bulletins that are mailed to taxpayers.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60626 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60626.

60626.  (a) The total amount of revenue collected or assessed pursuant to this part shall not be used for any of the following:(1) To evaluate individual officers or employees.(2) To impose or suggest production quotas or goals, other than quotas or goals with respect to accounts receivable.(b) The board shall certify in its annual report submitted pursuant to Section 15616 of the Government Code that revenue collected or assessed is not used in a manner prohibited by subdivision (a).(c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the setting of goals and the evaluation of performance with respect to productivity and the efficient use of time.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60627 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60627.

60627.  The board shall develop and implement a program that will evaluate an individual employee’s or officer’s performance with respect to his or her contact with taxpayers. The development and implementation of the program shall be coordinated with the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60628 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60628.

60628.  The board shall, in cooperation with the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate, and other interested taxpayer-oriented groups, develop a plan to reduce the time required to resolve petitions for redetermination and claims for refunds. The plan shall include determination of standard timeframes and special review of cases that take more time than the appropriate standard timeframe.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 60629 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 31 - DIESEL FUEL TAX LAW|CHAPTER 9 - Administration|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 60629.

60629.  Procedures of the board, relating to appeals staff review conferences before a staff attorney or supervising tax auditor independent of the assessing department, shall include all of the following:(a) Any conference shall be held at a reasonable time at a board office that is convenient to the taxpayer.(b) The conference may be recorded only if prior notice is given to the taxpayer and the taxpayer is entitled to receive a copy of the recording.(c) The taxpayer shall be informed prior to any conference that he or she has a right to have present at the conference his or her attorney, accountant, or other designated agent.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)