Bill > A3328

This bill prohibits the sale of certain products that use advertisements, either on their packaging or elsewhere, which directly or indirectly reference or allude to controlled dangerous substances, which are illegal drugs, or their analogs, which are substances with similar chemical structures and effects. Specifically, it bans the sale of any food, beverage, or other product intended for ingestion or inhalation if its advertising makes such references, and it also prohibits the sale of any product, regardless of its intended use, to individuals under 18 years of age if its advertising alludes to controlled dangerous substances or their analogs. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to prescription medications dispensed by a pharmacist with a valid prescription. Violations are considered unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, leading to penalties such as monetary fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses, along with potential cease and desist orders from the Attorney General, punitive damages, and treble damages and costs awarded to those harmed.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3328