Louisiana DOR Proposes Excise Tax Regulation Concerning Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Road Usage Fee

The Louisiana Department of Revenue Sept. 20 proposed regulations on electric and hybrid vehicle road usage fees on all electric and hybrid propelled vehicles operated upon the highways of the state and required to be registered in the state, for excise tax purposes. The proposal includes measures to provide for proration of the fee and additional guidance regarding by whom the road usage fee is due and notice to be given to owners of electric and hybrid vehicles. A public hearing will be held on Oct. 25 and comments on the proposed rule are due by Oct. 24. [La. Dep’t ...