Section 19-1103. Vehicle global warming index labels

1.  No  model  year  two  thousand  ten or subsequent model year motor
  vehicle shall be sold  in  this  state  unless  there  is  securely  and
  conspicuously  affixed  in  a clearly visible location, a label on which
  the manufacturer shall endorse clearly, distinctly, and legibly true and
  correct entries  disclosing  information  concerning  the  emissions  of
  global warming gases.
    2.  Unless  alternative  labeling  is  approved  by  the  commissioner
  pursuant to section  19-1105  of  this  title,  the  label  required  by
  subdivision one of this section shall include:
    a.  a  global  warming  index  that  contains quantitative information
  presented in a continuous, easy-to-read scale, unless  the  commissioner
  determines,   after   public  hearing,  that  an  alternative  graphical
  representation  will  more  effectively  convey   the   information   to
  consumers,  and that compares the emissions of global warming gases from
  the vehicle with the average projected emissions of global warming gases
  from all vehicles of the same model year. For  reference  purposes,  the
  index shall also identify the emissions of global warming gases from the
  vehicle  model  of that same model year that has the lowest emissions of
  global warming gases; and
    b.  the  use  of  at  least  one  color  ink,  as  determined  by  the
  commissioner, in addition to black.
    3.  In  order  to  ensure  that the label is useful and informative to
  consumers, the commissioner shall, in designing the  label  and  to  the
  extent feasible within its existing resources:
    a.  seek  input  from  the  commissioner of motor vehicles, automotive
  consumers, graphic design professionals, and persons with  expertise  in
  environmental labeling; and
    b.  consider  other relevant label formats consistent with paragraph a
  of subdivision two of this section.
    4. The index  included  in  the  label  pursuant  to  paragraph  a  of
  subdivision two of this section shall be updated as determined necessary
  by  the  commissioner  to ensure that the differences in emissions among
  vehicles are readily apparent to the consumer.
    5. Such label and index included in such label shall, to  the  largest
  extent  possible,  be consistent with labels and information required by
  other states. A  label  that  complies  with  the  requirements  of  the
  California  vehicle  labeling  program  shall  be  deemed  to  meet  the
  requirements of this title. An automobile manufacturer may apply to  the
  commissioner  for approval of an alternative to the labeling requirement
  that is at least as effective in providing presale notification  of  the
  vehicle's  emissions of global warming gases as is the labeling required
  by this title.
    6. Nothing in  this  section  shall  be  construed  as  prohibiting  a
  purchaser  from  removing the label required by this section, after such
  purchaser has taken possession of the vehicle.