ARM 18.15.210. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR

(1) As used in these rules, the term "wholesale distributor" and "wholesale distribution" includes any person who: (a) purchases gasoline, special fuel, or aviation fuel and subsequently sells and delivers the gasoline, special fuel, or aviation fuel to retailers in bulk quantities in this state; and (b) elects to become licensed under 15-70-401, MCA, to assume the Montana state gasoline, special fuel, or aviation fuel tax liability and the other obligations of a "distributor" pursuant to Title 15, chapter 70, part 4, MCA, and these rules. (2) The terms "wholesale distributor" and "wholesale distribution" do not include any person who is a producer or importer. (3) The term "wholesale distribution" does not include a parent corporation or company that sells gasoline, special fuel, or aviation fuel only to its wholly owned subsidiary service stations.