Bill > H0271

This bill creates a new law in Idaho that prohibits the advertising of illegal drugs, with significant penalties for violations. Specifically, the legislation makes it a misdemeanor to publish any commercial advertisement for marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances that are illegal under Idaho state law or federal law. A "commercial advertisement" is defined as an ad that encourages consumers to engage with products or services to benefit a commercial enterprise. Violators will be subject to a fine of $500 for each violation, with each day of continued advertising considered a separate offense. The bill also amends an existing statute about the apportionment of fines, specifying that for violations of this new drug advertising prohibition, 90% of the collected fines will go to the county sheriff's office and 10% will go to the district court fund in the county where the violation occurred. The law is declared an emergency, meaning it will go into effect immediately upon passage and approval, with the intent of quickly deterring illegal drug advertising in the state of Idaho.

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State Affairs Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0271/