A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent evasion of State taxes on gasoline.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to add a new offense involving contraband gasoline. Defines "contraband gasoline" as: (1) 2,000 gallons or more of gasoline that is in the possession of any person who does not have a license for such possession required by the State law where the gasoline is found; (2) 2,000 gallons or more of gasoline that is in the possession of any person, if a tax on the gasoline is not collected or paid as required by State law; or (3) a quantity of less than 2,000 gallons of gasoline described in this Act, which is later transferred to another person. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to knowingly ship, receive, possess, sell, distribute, or purchase contraband gasoline. Provides for a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Prohibits anyone from knowingly: (1) making false statements with respect to certain records required by Federal law; or (2) violating regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Provides for a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than three years or both. Requires any person who sells, ships, receives, possesses, distributes, or purchases gasoline in a quantity in excess of 100 gallons to maintain certain records. Provides for the forfeiture of any contraband gasoline involved in a violation of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 April 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 March 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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