An Act relative to billboard advertisements for cannabis
This bill amends Massachusetts law to give the Cannabis Control Commission authority to review and approve all billboard advertisements for cannabis products. Under the new rules, the commission would evaluate specific visual and textual elements of these ads, including imagery, dimensions, placement, font size, and required disclaimers before they are displayed. The legislation directly affects businesses that wish to use large outdoor signs to promote cannabis, requiring them to obtain regulatory approval for their ad content. By centralizing approval power, the bill aims to ensure that public-facing cannabis advertising meets standards set by the state commission.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
Co
Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Xiarhos
RRepublican
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