Presidential order could allow drivers to use dyed diesel on highways

Drivers would be allowed to use dyed diesel on public highways when a presidential executive order authorizes it. This covers vehicles with dyed diesel in their fuel tanks on Pennsylvania public highways. The presidential order must authorize the highway use. This permission applies even if a state tax on the fuel has not been paid. If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately; this highway use would be allowed only during the order's effective period.

The rule against knowingly selling or delivering dyed diesel for highway use would not apply when the presidential order permits that use. This covers dyed diesel sold or delivered for use in motor vehicles on Pennsylvania public highways. Fuel suppliers would still have to follow the special notice rule. The exception would apply only while the presidential order is in effect.

Terminal operators and sellers would include the eligible vehicles and the time period in their dyed diesel notices. This covers notices given with dyed diesel sales or deliveries and notices posted at retail pumps. The state department would set the notice's form and how to post it. This notice rule would apply during the period when the presidential order allows highway use.