Section 16a-15-9 - Signs, dimensions-information(a)Price(1) The price display for each grade of covered product shall be 71/4" high and 91/2" wide. (2) The numbers on such sign shall be 41/2" high and 5/8" wide. The price shall be displayed to three decimal places. The third decimal place number shall be half-sized and placed on the sign as shown in the examples at the end of this section. (3) The numbers and letters shall be displayed in one of the following manners:(A) black numbers and the background shall be white;(B) white numbers and the background shall be black; or(C) illuminated white, red, green or yellow numbers viewed on an electronic display, using light-emitting diode ("LED") technology for example, where the background behind the illuminated numbers shall be black, and the body of the sign shall be either black with white letters, or white with black letters. The statement "TAX INCLUDED," or "TAXES INCLUDED," or "ALL TAXES INCLUDED" shall be displayed on the price sign, in letters 1/2" high and 1/8" wide in black for signs with a white background, and in white for signs with a black background. All price display colors and display methods, namely electronic or non-electronic, shall be consistent throughout the retail premises. (4) The price on the sign on the top of the dispenser shall indicate price per gallon and shall be the same price as that displayed on the face of the dispenser. (5) Dispensers shall compute the price for the sale of gasoline on a per gallon basis. Computing the price for such sale by the fraction of a gallon shall be prohibited. (6) Illustration of price. Price signs, including the color combinations for numbers, characters and sign backgrounds, shall meet the specifications of this section and shall look like these examples, except that electronic displays may vary to accommodate multiple grades on one sign: Sample display with white background and black letters:
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Sample display with black background and white letters:
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Sample electronic display:
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(b)Octane labels.(1) Layout. The label is 3" wide x 21/2" long. The illustrations appearing at the end of this section are prototype labels that demonstrate the proper layout. Helvetica type is used throughout except for the octane rating number which is in Franklin Gothic type. Spacing of the label is 1/4" between the top border and the first line of text, 1/4" between the first and second line of text, 1/4" between the octane rating and the line of text above it. All text and numerals are centered within the interior borders. (2) Type size and setting. The Helvetica series is used for all numbers and letters with the exception of the octane rating number. Helvetica is available in a variety of phototypesetting systems and by linotype. The line "Minimum Octane Rating" is set in 12 point Helvetica Bold, all capitals, with letterspace set at 121/2 points. The line "(R + M)/2 Method" is set in 10 point Helvetica Bold, all capitals with letterspace set at 101/2 points. The octane number is set in 96 point Franklin Gothic Condensed with 1/8" space between the numbers. (3) Colors. The basic color on all labels is process yellow. All type is process black. All borders are process black. Both colors must be non-fade. (4) Contents. The contents are shown in the illustration. The proper octane rating for each covered product must be shown. No marks or information other than that called for by this section may appear on the label. (5) Special label protection. All labels must be capable of withstanding extremes of weather conditions for a period of at least one year. They must be resistant to gasoline, oil, grease, solvents, detergents, and water. (6) Illustrations of labels. Labels should meet the specification in this section and should look like these examples, except the black print should be on a yellow background. Click here to view image
(c)Alcohol content labels.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16a-15-9
Effective May 21, 1981; Repealed, December 6, 1995; Amended November 10, 2015