Colorado Could Be First to Require Warning Labels on Gas Pumps
When you hear about warning labels, what do you see in your mind? Do you imagine a box of cigarettes? Do you think about the warning label on electronics you own? A bottle of alcohol or a new toy?
Warning labels are all over the place. Colorado happens to be the first state that may have warning labels on gas pumps. Here is why gas pumps in Colorado may be looking quite a bit different soon.
New Colorado Bill Has Passed
Accorrding to Colorado Newsline, a new bill, House Bill 25-1277 has passed in the Colorado House.
The bill's goal is to put warning labels on gas pumps and any other form of fossil-fuel across the state. According to the bill, here is what the warning would say.
WARNING: Use of this product releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating, respectively, pursuant to section 25-5-1603, C.R.S. Tampering with this label is a violation of section 18-4-510, C.R.S.
About New Colorado Warning Labels
The bill passed the Colorado House and is now moving to the Senate Transportation and Energy Commitee.
Colorado Newsline also says that the font must be in 16-point font and easily visible for gas consumers.
Fox31 says that the pump would need to be on the pump, or at least the container. The focus on the label is for Coloradans to be reminded of the environmental impact of fossil fuel.
Electric Vehicles and Colorado
It seems likely that this is a push for Colorado residents to purchase an electric vehicle. Colorado electric owners can receive massive benefits for driving an electric vehicle.
There is a tax credit of $5,000 for some residents.
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