OAR 735-176-0150: Special Use Fuel Permit Requirements

Owners of vehicles powered by natural gas or propane may purchase an annual permit in lieu of paying the per-gallon use fuel tax. Each permit is issued to a specific vehicle and is not transferrable. (1) Persons who operate a qualifying vehicle must first apply for and obtain a special user permit and a vehicle emblem for each vehicle; (2) Application for the permit and payment of fees will be made electronically, through a website established for the Department (3) Emblems are issued for a specific vehicle on an annual basis; (4) Permit fees are based on vehicle weight as indicated on the registration; and (5) Permit fees may be prorated as follows, for permit applications received between: (a) Jan 1 to Mar 31 — 100%. (b) Apr 1 to June 30 — 75%. (c) July 1 to Sept 30 — 50%. (d) Oct 1 to Dec 31 — 25%. (e) There is no refund for permits cancelled before the end of the calendar year.