All grocers, druggists, and all other vendors of gasoline in quantities of one hundred fifty (150) gallons and less are hereby required to put all gasoline by them hereafter kept for sale, or sold, in a red can, tank, barrel or other receptacle, which receptacle shall be labeled "Gasoline," and vendors of kerosene in quantities of two hundred fifty gallons or less shall not put kerosene in any can, tank, barrel or other receptacle painted red: Provided, that all dealers shall be required to keep for use and shall place all gasoline by them sold in red cans or other receptacles.
R.L.1910, § 6975.