South Dakota Farmers Union challenges diesel fuel enforcement move

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 23:19 · Archive

The South Dakota Farmers Union has opposed Governor Larry Rhoden's decision to relax enforcement of dyed diesel regulations.

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke has objected to Governor Rhoden's directive on dyed diesel enforcement, calling for a legislative response. Sombke's letter to the governor, lieutenant governor and Speaker of the House states that 'simply telling law enforcement not to enforce a law that is not on the books is illegal'.

Rhoden's move came after President Trump issued an executive order earlier in the week relaxing the sale of dyed diesel. The South Dakota Department of Revenue subsequently clarified that only agricultural producers with valid exemption certificates should use the fuel for on-road use. The department warned that non-agricultural users may still owe federal taxes in January and other state and local taxes until the federal government provides further clarification.

Sombke has requested that lawmakers change the law during a tax holiday so farmers needing tax breaks do not have to worry about breaking laws. He has also asked for tax cuts for all South Dakotans by reducing the state tax on clear diesel and gasoline.

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South Dakota Dept. of Revenue provides clarification on dyed diesel, Farmers Union respondsThe department said only agricultural producers with a valid exemption certificate should use the fuel for on-road use at this time.Dakotanewsnow · 8 Oct, 22:40
South Dakota Farmers Union challenges Rhoden's diesel moveSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A leader in the South Dakota agriculture industry is calling a special legislative session over the red-dyed diesel. On Thursday, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke sent a letter to Gov. Larry Rhoden, Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen, and Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. Sombke's letter says he "respectfully [...]Keloland · 8 Oct, 21:41

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