The supplier and the terminal operator shall be entitled to rely for all purposes of this chapter on the representation by the transporter, the shipper or the shipper's agent, as to the shipper's intended state of destination and tax exempt use. The shipper, the importer, the transporter, the shipper's agent and any purchaser, but not the supplier or terminal operator, shall be jointly and severally liable for any taxes and fees otherwise due to the state as a result of an unlawful diversion of the petroleum products from the represented destination state. A terminal operator shall be entitled to rely on the representation of a licensed supplier or bonded importer with respect to the supplier's obligation to collect taxes and fees and the related shipping paper representation as shown on the shipping paper as provided by § 67-3-801. Acts 1997, ch. 316, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-3-1905.
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