(a) “Qualified natural gas dispenser” means a dispenser that measures the amount dispensed by means of a National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) certified fuel meter.

(b) A natural gas dealer permit authorizes a dealer to collect and remit taxes on compressed natural gas delivered into the fuel supply tanks of motor vehicles by means of a qualified natural gas dispenser with meter capability. When compressed natural gas is delivered by a dealer to a customer's vehicle by means of a qualified natural gas dispenser, user permits under this part are not required.

(c) Dealers shall be legally responsible for collecting the tax imposed by § 67-3-1113 at the time of delivery to a vehicle.

(d) For the purpose of reporting the amount of tax imposed by § 67-3-1113 on metered compressed natural gas, each dealer shall file with the commissioner, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, a monthly report on or before the twenty-fifth day of the month following the month of activity, whether or not fuel is used or sold, and remit the tax due and collected. The report shall be executed under a declaration of penalty of perjury and shall state the total amount of compressed natural gas dispensed by the permittee within the state.

(e) A dealer shall keep for four (4) years, open to inspection at all times by the department and the attorney general and reporter, a complete record of all metered compressed natural gas received and used or sold.

(f) Meters and qualified natural gas dispensers are subject to inspection and verification by the department of agriculture's weights and measures in accordance with title 47, chapter 26, part 9 and such part's enforcement provisions.