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Georgia waives penalties for on-road use of dyed diesel through Nov. 5
Gov. Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 10.06.26.01 on Oct. 6, 2026, directing the State Revenue Commissioner to waive penalties under O.C.G.A. 48-9-16(e) for selling, delivering or using dyed fuel oil for highway use. The order amends the Sept. 28 petroleum supply state of emergency, which suspended the state motor fuel tax and lifted commercial-vehicle weight limits, and renews the emergency through Nov. 5.
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Key points
- The amendment was made in consultation with the lieutenant governor, House speaker, and agriculture commissioner.Office of the Governor, State of Georgia
- No state penalties apply to selling, delivering, or using dyed fuel oil for on-road use during the emergency.Office of the Governor, State of GeorgiaOffice of the Governor, State of GeorgiaDiscover Gordon County
- The Sept. 28 order had suspended the state motor fuel tax and removed state weight limits on commercial vehicles.Office of the Governor, State of Georgia
- The emergency and its suspensions now run through 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2026, unless renewed or ended earlier.Office of the Governor, State of GeorgiaOffice of the Governor, State of GeorgiaDiscover Gordon County
- Executive Order 10.06.26.01 directs the State Revenue Commissioner to waive penalties under O.C.G.A. 48-9-16(e) and issue implementing guidance.Office of the Governor, State of Georgia
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