A “Got Weed” sign reminiscent of the famous ad campaign for milk products has prompted a state legislator to propose limits on roadside cannabis advertisements throughout the state. Assemblyman Scott Gray, R-Watertown, recently introduced A.8200. It would prohibit the display of ads for cannabis unless the ads are by an authorized dealer on the site of an authorized business. Even then, Gray says the sign should only identify the business.
“The rollout of the Office of Cannabis Management has included many delays, turmoil, and confusion. A concern of many New Yorkers is that advertisements of many cannabis products will be geared towards adolescents, including those who may not even be of legal age to possess cannabis or cannabis products. For example, in my district, there is a large billboard with a pronounced 'Got Weed?' advertisement, closely resembling the 'Got Milk?' campaign that was directed towards teenagers.”
According to the Network for Public Health Law, nine of the 16 states that allow adult-use recreational cannabis restrict adult-use cannabis advertising on public property and/or public transportation. Three of those states, including New York, prohibit advertising on public property. Oregon only restricts the distribution of handbills on public property while eight of the states prohibit advertising on public vehicles/mass transit.
Six states prohibit advertising at locations related to transportation. For example, Washington restricts advertising at public transit shelters, bus stops, transit waiting areas, train stations, airports, and other transit-related areas.
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