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AZ HB2451
Bill
Status
2/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steve Montenegro
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AI Summary
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Prohibits marijuana establishment advertising to individuals under 21 years of age, including ads with names resembling child food/drink brands, cartoon or toy imagery (including Santa Claus), or content with special appeal to minors.
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Bans marijuana advertising on public transportation shelters, buses, and trains; requires electronic/social media advertising to reach at least 71.6 percent audience of individuals 21 years or older.
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Requires all marijuana advertisements to display a conspicuous warning: "Do not use Marijuana if you are under twenty-one years of age. Keep marijuana out of reach of children."
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Prohibits billboard advertisements within 1,000 radial feet of child care centers, churches, substance abuse recovery facilities, public parks, playgrounds, and schools serving preschool through grade 12; prohibits billboards from displaying strain names, potency, or THC levels; prohibits images of individuals consuming marijuana.
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Establishes $20,000 civil penalty per violation for unauthorized individuals or entities advertising marijuana or marijuana products; enforcement conducted by the Attorney General; effective June 29, 2025 upon three-fourths legislative vote.
Legislative Description
Marijuana; advertising; restrictions
Advertising
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Retained
6/14/2024