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Connecticut Registration Requirements

Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Labeling Requirement

The Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection is required to work with the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles to: 1) establish a greenhouse gas (GHG) labeling program for new motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and 2) educate the public about the labeling program and GHGs. The label should include the vehicle greenhouse gas score and the average greenhouse gas score for vehicles in the same class. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-201 through 22a-201c)

Ethanol Labeling Requirement

Any motor vehicle fuel sold at retail containing more than 1% ethanol must be labeled according to specifications established by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, indicating the percentage of ethanol in the fuel. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 16a-15)