Preamnesty settlements

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the assessor shall, during the period beginning on the effective date of this chapter to August 31, 2003, make a settlement offer that requires full payment of tax and 1/2 of the accrued interest to any taxpayer that has a recorded and recognized delinquent State tax liability as of the effective date of this chapter. The settlement offer authorized under this section does not apply to a taxpayer whose liability is the result of a criminal conviction or is currently charged with a criminal offense arising from a violation of the state tax law as provided in this Title or Title 17‑A , or has been referred to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution.