Chapter 342

2006 -- S 3049

Enacted 07/07/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- EXCISE ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Introduced By: Senator Walter S. Felag

Date Introduced: April 27, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 44-34 of the General Laws entitled "Excise on Motor Vehicles and

Trailers" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-34-14. Exemption for certain vehicles in the town of Warren. – The town of

Warren may by ordinance exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter in an amount not to

exceed one hundred dollars ($100) motor vehicles registered in Warren primarily fueled by:

(1) gas produced from biomass, with "biomass" meaning any organic material other than

oil, natural gas and coal (including lignite) or any product thereof;

(2) liquid, gaseous or solid synthetic fuels, produced from coal;

(3) coke or coke gas; or

(4) electric motor drawing current from rechargeable batteries, fuel cells or other portable

sources of electrical current.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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