NY Senator Proposes Banning Cannabis Ads on TV and Radio
New York state Sen. Alexis Weik (R) on Friday introduced SB-8552, which would bar advertising cannabis and cannabis products on TV and radio. Violations would carry a $5,000 fine and revocation of license or registration. The bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee.
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New York State Broadcasters Association President David Donovan emailed us Tuesday that the association "understand[s] the concerns about cannabis advertising being directed at minors, [but the state] Office of Cannabis Management has adopted very detailed regulations to make sure advertising is directed at adults, not minors." Those rules cover the content and placement of ads on radio, TV and digital services, Donovan said. "While the legislation seeks to ban cannabis ads on radio and television, there appears to be no such prohibition on digital platforms that are very popular with minors," he noted. "Broadcasters have a long history of serving the public interest and protecting children. We look forward to working with NY Office of Cannabis Management and legislators on this important issue.”