Fuels and LubricantsPrice Indications on Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Apparatus
Section § 13470
If you're selling fuel to people in California, you need to put clear labels on your pumps showing the total price per gallon or other measurement, which includes all taxes. For compressed or liquefied natural gas, signs must show the equivalent in gasoline or diesel gallons. If you offer a discount, it must be clearly shown with the amount of the discount in large letters. If you're using a unit of measure other than gallons, that needs to be plainly visible on the pump too.
Section § 13470.5
This law requires anyone selling motor vehicle fuel, like gasoline, at retail in California using any pump and displaying the price per liter, to also show a clear conversion table from gallons to liters. This table must be visible to customers and comply with specific chapter rules.
Section § 13471
This law mandates that gas stations must put signs on fuel pumps in a spot that's easy to see. If a pump can be used from different sides, the signs have to be visible from at least two sides of the pump.
Section § 13472
If a gas station uses a sign with the price of fuel and sells the same type of fuel at different prices at the same location, it must show the price clearly on each pump, especially if some pumps sell the fuel for more. This means all price signs need to be just as visible and noticeable, no matter the price.
Section § 13473
This law specifies that the letters and numbers on certain signs must be at least 0.75 inches tall, and the lines that make up these characters should be at least 0.125 inches wide. This is to ensure that the signs are easily legible.
Section § 13474
This law requires that any letters and numbers on signs or price indicators must be easy to read. Additionally, the color of the text should stand out clearly from the background to ensure visibility.
Section § 13475
Section § 13477
This law says that the rules in this article do not cover situations where motor vehicle fuel is sold for aircraft using any kind of mobile or portable fuel dispenser.