Bill > A08510

This bill amends the cannabis law to prohibit television and radio advertisements for cannabis and cannabis products, introducing significant new restrictions on how cannabis can be marketed. Under the proposed changes, the Cannabis Management Board will be required to create regulations that explicitly ban television and radio ads, with financial and administrative penalties for violations. Specifically, registered cannabis organizations or licensees who air such advertisements could be fined up to $5,000 for each violation, and after a third violation, they may face license or registration revocation. The bill ensures due process by mandating that before any license is revoked, the organization must receive a written determination and be given an opportunity to be heard. The Office of Cannabis Management is tasked with developing detailed rules and regulations within 30 days of the law's effective date to implement these new advertising restrictions. The overall intent appears to be limiting cannabis advertising exposure, particularly to prevent marketing that might appeal to younger audiences or be perceived as promoting excessive consumption, which aligns with broader public health and safety considerations around cannabis regulation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8510