In the bustling world of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel transportation within New York State (NYS), the FT-970 Uniform Manifest stands as a critical document, meticulously designed to streamline the tracking and regulatory compliance of intrastate fuel movements. Mandated by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, this form is an absolute necessity for transporters navigating the complexities of fuel distribution inside the state's borders. Unlike its counterpart, the FT-960, which is reserved for interstate or importation activities, the FT-970 is explicitly intended for those whose operations are confined within NYS. Transporters must fill out this form in its entirety, ensuring accuracy in every detail, as it not only serves as a record for transport activities but also as a legal document subject to inspection by law enforcement or the Tax Department representatives. The directive that each transporter must be equipped with a manifest, which is uniquely identified by a manifest number, underscores the state's commitment to maintaining a tight grip on fuel transportation. The ramifications of non-compliance are severe, ranging from criminal charges to the potential seizure or forfeiture of the transporting vessel and its contents. Moreover, the FT-970 form lays out specific sections for detailing the transport process, including the distributor's information, loading and off-loading points, and accounting for the quantity and type of fuel moved. This meticulously structured document not only aids in regulatory adherence but also plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of the state's fuel supply chain from mismanagement or fraudulent activities.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Ft 970 Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | 970 ft form, ft 970, ft 970 fillable form, nys form ft 970 |
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Motor Fuel and Diesel Motor Fuel
This manifest must be completed by the transporter and carried only for movements of motor fuel or diesel motor fuel that originate within New York State (NYS). Transporters that transport motor fuel or diesel motor fuel through NYS or that import motor fuel or diesel motor fuel into NYS must complete and carry Form
Failure to carry a manifest or carrying one that is not complete in every material respect is a crime and may result in the seizure or forfeiture of both the vessel or vehicle transporting the fuel and its contents.
It is a felony to willfully prepare a manifest that is known to be not correct in every material respect, or to produce for inspection a manifest that is known to be false in any material matter.
Print or type (see instructions)
Part 1 — Transporter
1. Manifest number
2. Name of transporter
3.Automotive fuel carrier (AFC) certiicate of registration number
4.Barge name or identiication number
Part 2 — Distributor – Part 2 must be completed only for movements of diesel motor fuel originating within NYS. The distributor’s name must appear on the current Tax Department list of registered distributors of diesel motor fuel, retailers of
5. Distributor’s name (owner of product being sold)
6. NYS diesel motor fuel registration number of owner of product being sold
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Part 3a — First loading
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Page 2 of 2
Part 4 —
Complete line 12A below for each delivery. For deliveries by truck, you may instead attach delivery tickets or invoices and complete line 12B or line 12C below. See the instructions for further details.
Delivery tickets or invoices for taxable deliveries may be attached only if all deliveries are taxable (see line 12B below).
In all other cases, delivery tickets or invoices may be attached if line 12C is completed. If any taxable deliveries are then to be made, those taxable deliveries would be listed on line 12A (see line 12C below).
12A. Delivery points:
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12B. Delivery tickets for taxable deliveries:
Are delivery tickets or invoices for multiple taxable deliveries attached?
Note: Delivery tickets or invoices may be attached only if all deliveries are taxable. Generally, in the case of motor fuel, all deliveries are taxable except those to be made to a federal, state, or local government agency and those to be made to a qualiied hospital. With respect to diesel motor fuel, taxable deliveries include, but are not limited to, deliveries of all highway diesel motor fuel to a service station, and deliveries of both highway and
12C. Delivery tickets for nontaxable deliveries:
Are delivery tickets or invoices for multiple nontaxable deliveries attached?
Note: If the driver of the vehicle is to make any taxable deliveries (see above) during his or her work shift as well, then delivery tickets or invoices for those deliveries cannot be attached. Complete 12A above for each taxable delivery.
Part 5 — Carryover
13. Enter the number of gallons, if any, to be carried over to new manifest (and/or the meter reading, if used).
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