Source: Senado Federal - Brasília / DF - JORNAL DO SENADO - 12/05/2010

Fuel retailer stations may be required to use tax-coupon-issuing equipment (ECF) integrated with the fuel pump's supply meter, according to a proposal approved yesterday by CAE.

The intention of the then senator Expedito Júnior (PR-RO) when proposing the measure (PLS 670/07) was to streamline the procedure for issuing a tax coupon in the supply of fuels. In addition, the measure would contribute to reducing tax evasion.

Francisco Dornelles (PP-RJ), Adelmir Santana (DEM-DF) and Delcidio Amaral (PT-MS) highlighted the importance of the proposal for combating fraud that may be detected in fuel resale. They warned, however, of possible practical difficulties in complying with the requirement in small towns in the interior of the country. As the final decision will be made by the Environment Commission (CMA), they suggested a more rigorous analysis of the impact of the measure in establishments located in small cities.