Vermont § 3381 - Labels and color of cans
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3381 — Labels and color of cans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3381. Labels and color of cans
- (a) A receptacle containing gasoline or benzol of capacity not more than five gallons,
except a motor vehicle, motor boat, gasoline engine, gasoline stove or lamp, shall
be painted red and be labeled “gasoline” or “benzol,” as the case may be, in letters
of a contrasting color and of a height of not less than one-half inch, or shall bear
a red label similarly lettered of sufficient size to be conspicuous. A person shall
not keep gasoline or benzol in a receptacle not conforming to the requirements of
this section. (b) A person who violates a provision of subsection (a) of this section shall be fined
not more than $50.00. (Amended 2021, No. 20, § 31.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3381
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3381 cover?
Section 3381 ("Labels and color of cans") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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