ARTICLE 4. License for Highway Vehicle Operator and End Seller [60161. - 60163.]

Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC 4.
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Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC § 60161. Section 60161.

(a) Every person before becoming a qualified highway vehicle operator shall apply to the board for a license authorizing the person to engage in business as a qualified highway vehicle operator. A license shall be issued only to a person who is qualified to use dyed diesel fuel on the highway by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 48.4082-4 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) If the person is already licensed as an exempt bus operator, government entity, or interstate user, the person does not need a separate qualified highway vehicle operator’s license.

Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC § 60163. Section 60163.

Before granting a license authorizing a person to report the backup tax as a qualified highway vehicle operator, the board may require the person to file with the board security pursuant to Section 60401. The license issued to any qualified highway vehicle operator is not transferable and is valid until canceled or revoked.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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