RCW 82.08.956 Exemptions—Hog fuel used to generate electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. (Expires June 30, 2024.)
(1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. This exemption is available only if the buyer provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller must retain a copy of the certificate for the seller's files.
(2) For the purposes of this section the following definitions apply:
(a) "Hog fuel" means wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass. "Hog fuel" does not include firewood or wood pellets; and
(b) "Biofuel" has the same meaning as provided in *RCW 43.325.010.
(3) If a taxpayer who claimed an exemption under this section closes a facility in Washington for which employment positions were reported under RCW 82.32.605, resulting in a loss of jobs located within the state, the department must declare the amount of the tax exemption claimed under this section for the previous two calendar years to be immediately due.
(4) This section expires June 30, 2024.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 13 § 1002; 2009 c 469 § 301.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.325.010 expired June 30, 2016.
Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 13: "It is the intent of the legislature to retain and grow family-wage jobs in rural, economically distressed areas; to promote healthy forests; and to utilize Washington's abundant natural resources to promote diversified renewable energy use in the state." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 13 § 1001.]
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 13: "Parts III, X, XV, and XVI of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 13 § 1903.]
Effective date—2009 c 469: See note following RCW 82.08.962.
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