Bill > HB1026

This bill introduces new regulations on marijuana advertising in Indiana, establishing restrictions on where signs promoting marijuana products or businesses can be placed. Specifically, the bill prohibits advertising signs within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, playgrounds, youth program centers, public parks, public libraries, and public school bus routes. The bill defines key terms like "marijuana" (using the definition from IC 35-48-1-19) and "sign" (from IC 8-23-1-38). It allows for existing advertising contracts entered before July 1, 2025, to be exempt from these restrictions. The attorney general is empowered to take legal action against violators, with escalating civil penalties: $5,000 for the first violation, $10,000 for the second, and $15,000 for each subsequent violation. The bill also allows the attorney general to seek injunctions to prevent future violations and recover investigation and legal costs. All collected civil penalties will be deposited into the state's general fund, effective July 1, 2025.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1026/details