§724.  Presumption of use in Louisiana

A.  Nothing contained in this Part shall be construed as levying a tax on gasoline or other motor fuels, as defined herein, except when sold, used, or consumed in the state of Louisiana for domestic consumption in the state of Louisiana.  However, for the purpose of the enforcement of this Part and for the collection of the taxes levied hereunder, it is presumed that all gasoline or other motor fuel produced, refined, manufactured, blended, or compounded in this state, imported into this state, or held in this state, by any dealer, is to be sold, used, or consumed within this state for domestic consumption and will be subject to the tax herein levied.  This presumption shall be prima facie only and subject to proof furnished to the secretary.  

B.  Where the dealer has failed to furnish a bond as hereinafter provided, the gasoline or other motor fuels produced, refined, manufactured, blended, compounded, or imported within this state by the dealer shall be deemed to have been sold, used, or consumed in the state of Louisiana for domestic consumption immediately upon the producing, refining, manufacturing, blending, compounding, or importing within this state, of such gasoline or motor fuel, and the tax thereon shall be immediately due and collectible, subject, however, to the provisions made in this Part for exporting gasoline or motor fuel beyond the borders of the state and for the crediting or refunding to the dealer of the tax previously paid on any gasoline or motor fuel which is later exported beyond the borders of this state.  

Acts 1984, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. July 1, 1984.  

{{NOTE:  SEE ACTS 1984, 1ST EX. SESS., NO. 11, §3, EFF. MARCH 27, 1984.}}