(1) A licensed supplier shall be liable for and pay tax to the department as provided in RCW 82.36.020. On a two-party exchange, or buy-sell agreement between two licensed suppliers, the receiving exchange partner or buyer shall be liable for and pay the tax.

     (2) A refiner shall be liable for and pay tax to the department on motor vehicle fuel removed from a refinery as provided in RCW 82.36.020(2)(b).

     (3) A licensed importer shall be liable for and pay tax to the department on motor vehicle fuel imported into this state as provided in RCW 82.36.020(2)(c).

     (4) A licensed blender shall be liable for and pay tax to the department on the removal or sale of blended motor vehicle fuel as provided in RCW 82.36.020(2)(e).

     (5) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the licensee liable for payment of the tax under this chapter from including as a part of the selling price an amount equal to the tax.

[2007 c 515 § 4; 2001 c 270 § 3; 1998 c 176 § 8.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- Effective date -- 2007 c 515: See notes following RCW 82.36.010.