“Removal” means any physical transfer of diesel fuel, and any use of diesel fuel other than as a material in the production of diesel fuel. However, diesel fuel is not removed when it evaporates or is otherwise lost or destroyed.

(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 912, Sec. 17. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 26 of Ch. 912.)