§ 31701. Definitions

In this chapter—

• (1) “commercial motor vehicle”, with respect to—
  • (A) the International Registration Plan, has the same meaning given the term “apportionable vehicle” under the Plan; and
  • (B) the International Fuel Tax Agreement, has the same meaning given the term “qualified motor vehicle” under the Agreement.
• (2) “fuel use tax” means a tax imposed on or measured by the consumption of fuel in a motor vehicle.
• (3) “International Fuel Tax Agreement” means the interstate agreement on collecting and distributing fuel use taxes paid by motor carriers, developed under the auspices of the National Governors’ Association.
• (4) “International Registration Plan” means the interstate agreement on apportioning vehicle registration fees paid by motor carriers, developed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
• (5) “Regional Fuel Tax Agreement” means the interstate agreement on collecting and distributing fuel use taxes paid by motor carriers in the States of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
• (6) “State” means the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.