H 3560 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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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

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