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South Dakota Legalization Campaign Says Opponents’ Ad Deceptive, Violates FCC Rules

The advertisement claims that legalizing adult-use cannabis would ‘cultivate a whole new generation of meth, fentanyl and opioid abusers.’

October 9, 2024

Cannabis Advertising

The Complex Impact of Rescheduling Cannabis on Advertising

The penalties for advertising Schedule I drugs don’t apply to Schedule III drugs, but cannabis businesses could be left in a precarious position.

September 17, 2024

Arkansas

Arkansas Cannabis Advocates Submit 111,400+ Signatures to Expand Medical Program

Arkansans for Patient Access’ proposed amendment would allow home grows, update industry regulations for advertising and packaging, and more.

July 9, 2024

California

New Calif. Packaging, Labeling, Advertising and Marketing Requirements to Take Effect July 1

Assembly Bill 1894 adds new requirements for cannabis cartridges and integrated cannabis vaporizers.

June 14, 2024

New York

Social Media Platforms ‘Fueling’ New York’s Unlicensed Cannabis Market, Stakeholders Say

A group of industry associations penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging legal action against social media and technology companies.

February 27, 2024

Mississippi

Federal Judge Upholds Mississippi’s Restrictions on Medical Cannabis Advertising

U.S. District Judge Michael Mills dismissed a lawsuit Jan. 22 filed by a dispensary owner who claimed that state regulations unfairly censor medical cannabis businesses.

January 25, 2024

Ohio

Ohio Bill Would Significantly Alter Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure

The state’s forthcoming adult-use market would have a different tax rate, THC caps and possession limits—and home grows would be axed—under the bill.

December 5, 2023

Ohio

Changes Coming to Ohio’s Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure; Governor Says No ‘Surprises’

The state’s lawmakers indicated that some provisions in Ohio’s legalization initiative are not in the best interests of the state.

November 14, 2023

New York

New York Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Ban Roadside Cannabis Ads

Assemblyman Scott Gray’s A8200 would exempt signs for cannabis dispensaries on their premises but would prohibit cannabis advertisements on billboards or other roadside signs throughout the Empire State.

November 7, 2023

California

California Governor Vetoes Cannabis Advertising, Marketing Bill

The legislation, Assembly Bill 1207, would have crippled much of the state’s licensed cannabis industry through restrictive branding, packaging and labeling.

October 8, 2023

California

‘Every Brand Is Up in Arms About This’: Industry Stakeholders Weigh in on California Bill Restricting Cannabis Advertising, Packaging

Growers and brands fear that if signed into law, Assembly Bill 1207 will make it even more difficult for them to exist in an already tumultuous market.

September 28, 2023

Cannabis Advertising

Cresco Labs Launches First-Ever Cannabis Advertisements on Spotify

The company began advertising its national retail brand, Sunnyside, on the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

September 7, 2023