Vermont § 864 - Advertising
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 864 — Advertising, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 864. Advertising
- (a) “Advertise” and “advertisement” have the same meaning as in section 861 of this title. (b) A cannabis establishment advertisement shall not contain any statement or illustration
that: (1) is deceptive, false, or misleading; (2) promotes overconsumption; (3) represents that the use of cannabis has curative effects; (4) [Repealed.] (5) offers free samples of cannabis or cannabis products; (6) depicts a person under 21 years of age consuming cannabis or cannabis products; or (7) is designed to be or has the effect of being particularly appealing to persons under
21 years of age. (c) Cannabis establishments shall not advertise their products via any medium unless the
licensee can show that not more than 15 percent of the audience is reasonably expected
to be under 21 years of age. (d) All advertisements shall contain health warnings adopted by rule by the Board in consultation
with the Department of Health. (e) All advertisements shall be submitted to the Board on a form or in a format prescribed
by the Board, prior to the dissemination of the advertisement. The Board may: (1) require a specific disclosure be made in the advertisement in a clear and conspicuous
manner if the Board determines that the advertisement would be false or misleading
without such a disclosure; or (2) require changes that are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
or consistent with dispensing information for the product under review. (Added 2021, No. 62, § 6, eff. June 7, 2021; amended 2023, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2a, eff. June 10, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 864
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 864 cover?
Section 864 ("Advertising") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 864?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 864" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 864 apply to my situation?
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