Code of Virginia (Title 58.1 — Taxation)
Va. Code § 58.1-1602
Levy of tax for forest conservation
# A.
To provide further for the conservation of the natural resources of the Commonwealth by the protection and development of forest resources and reforestation of forest lands, there is hereby levied, in addition to all other taxes imposed, a forest products tax on all forest products. The tax shall be paid once on any forest product. Unless the tax has previously been paid by a severer, the tax shall be paid by the first manufacturer using, consuming, processing, or storing the forest products for sale or shipment out-of-state. No manufacturer shall be liable for the tax if the manufacturer has received proper documentation from a severer that the tax has been paid as provided in subsection B. A severer that sells or delivers forest products to any person that is not a manufacturer registered for the forest products tax shall be liable for the tax. A signed agreement, bill of sale, or invoice between the severer and a manufacturer stating that the manufacturer is registered and liable for the tax on any forest products sold or delivered to the manufacturer shall relieve the severer of liability for the tax on such forest products.
# B.
Each manufacturer purchasing or receiving forest products upon which the tax imposed by this chapter has been paid shall obtain written documentation of the payment, such as a signed agreement, bill of sale, or invoice, from the severer showing or including (i) the severer's name, address, and Virginia forest products tax registration number; (ii) the date of sale or delivery; (iii) a description of the products sold or delivered; and (iv) a statement that the Virginia forest products tax has been paid with regard to the forest products sold or delivered.
# C.
Any out-of-state manufacturer may register to pay the forest products tax and shall be liable for the tax until, upon his request or otherwise, his registration is terminated by the Department.
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Nearby sections (25 sections)
- 58.1-1501 · Definitions
- 58.1-1502 · Tax levied
- 58.1-1503 · Basis of tax; estimate of tax; penalty for misrepresentation
- 58.1-1504 · Credit against tax
- 58.1-1505 · Exemptions
- 58.1-1506 · Time for payment of tax
- 58.1-1507 · Election by commercial dealer; revocation; eligibility
- 58.1-1508 · Retention of documents; examination by Commissioner
- 58.1-1509 · Disposition of funds
- 58.1-1510 · Civil penalties
- 58.1-1600 · Short title
- 58.1-1601 · Definitions
- 58.1-1602 · Levy of tax for forest conservation
- 58.1-1603 · Lien
- 58.1-1604 · Tax rates
- 58.1-1605 · Alternative for rates
- 58.1-1606 · Optional rates for certain manufacturers and severers
- 58.1-1607 · Limitation on tax for certain manufacturers taxable under §…
- 58.1-1608 · Exemptions
- 58.1-1609 · Payment, collection, and disposition of tax
- 58.1-1610 · Alternative payment, collection and disposition of tax
- 58.1-1611 · Allocation of tax to localities
- 58.1-1612 · Returns to be filed by manufacturer and severers; time of…
- 58.1-1615 · When Department may make return for delinquent taxpayer;…
- 58.1-1616 · Absconding taxpayer