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Michigan suspends dyed-diesel road bans for farm and logging vehicles through December 31

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-15 on October 12, 2026, declaring a statewide state of energy emergency. The order suspends Motor Fuel Tax Act provisions that bar dyed diesel in farm and wood-harvester vehicles on public roads. The suspension is effective immediately and runs no later than December 31, 2026.

Text (State of Michigan) → · Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Brownfield Ag News

Key points

  • The order suspends Motor Fuel Tax Act sections 121 and 122, MCL 207.1121 and 207.1122, statewide for the named vehicles.State of Michigan
  • Eligible vehicles bear an unexpired farm or wood harvester plate issued under MCL 257.801(1)(c) or (d).State of Michigan
  • The order covers dyed diesel only; no other petroleum products are covered by its suspensions.State of Michigan
  • The order states it does not waive any other tax, penalty or duty under the Motor Fuel Tax Act.State of Michigan
  • Willful interference with implementation of the order is a misdemeanor under MCL 30.405(3).State of Michigan
  • Brownfield Ag News reported Michigan joined other states allowing farmers to run dyed diesel on public roads during the harvest.Brownfield Ag News

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