§ 6720A Penalty with respect to certain adulterated fuels
(a) In general
Any person who knowingly transfers for resale, sells for resale, or holds out for resale any liquid for use in a diesel-powered highway vehicle or a diesel-powered train which does not meet applicable EPA regulations (as defined in section ), shall pay a penalty of $10,000 for each such transfer, sale, or holding out for resale, in addition to the tax on such liquid (if any).
(b) Penalty in the case of retailers
Any person who knowingly holds out for sale (other than for resale) any liquid described in subsection (a), shall pay a penalty of $10,000 for each such holding out for sale, in addition to the tax on such liquid (if any).
(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11167(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1977.)
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