Section 9-202 - Imposition of tax.

§ 9-202. Imposition of tax.
 

(a)  In general.- A tax is imposed on each motor carrier who operates or causes the operation of a commercial motor vehicle on a highway in this State. 

(b)  Scope of section.- The tax under this section is imposed whether the commercial motor vehicle is: 

(1) owned by or leased to the motor carrier; 

(2) operated loaded or empty; or 

(3) operated for compensation or for no compensation. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 81, §§ 412, 413; 1988, ch. 2, § 1; 1996, ch. 255.]