Marijuana; advertising restrictions, penalties. (HB2428)

Introduced By

Del. Tony Wilt (R-Harrisonburg) with support from co-patron Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Marijuana; advertising restrictions; penalties. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to advertise in or send any advertising matter into the Commonwealth regarding marijuana, marijuana products, or any substance containing a synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol or synthetic derivative of tetrahydrocannabinol other than those that may be legally sold in the Commonwealth. The bill provides that for violations of certain distance and zoning restrictions on outdoor advertising, as set forth in the bill, the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority must give the advertiser written notice to take corrective action and that, if such corrective action is not taken within 30 days, the advertiser is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill establishes numerous restrictions on marijuana advertisements, including provisions that prohibit advertisements from (i) targeting minors; (ii) being placed near schools, playgrounds, and certain other places; (iii) being displayed at a sporting event or on a billboard; (iv) being misleading, deceptive, or false; (v) referencing the intoxicating effects of marijuana; or (vi) promoting overconsumption or consumption by minors. This bill is identical to SB 1233. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

History

DateAction
01/18/2023Committee
01/18/2023Presented and ordered printed 23104308D
01/18/2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/23/2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #5
01/31/2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
01/31/2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
01/31/2023Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/31/2023Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/31/2023Committee substitute printed 23106057D-H1
01/31/2023Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/01/2023Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
02/01/2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
02/03/2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
02/03/2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
02/03/2023Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (20-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/03/2023Committee substitute printed 23106281D-H2
02/04/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2428H1)
02/05/2023Read first time
02/06/2023Read second time
02/06/2023Committee on General Laws substitute rejected 23106057D-H1
02/06/2023Committee on Courts of Justice substitute agreed to 23106281D-H2
02/06/2023Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2428H2
02/07/2023Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
02/07/2023VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/08/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2428H2)
02/08/2023Constitutional reading dispensed
02/08/2023Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
02/10/2023Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/10/2023Committee substitute printed 23106593D-S1
02/13/2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/14/2023Read third time
02/14/2023Reading of substitute waived
02/14/2023Committee substitute agreed to 23106593D-S1
02/14/2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB2428S1
02/14/2023Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/14/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2428S1)
02/16/2023Senate substitute rejected by House 23106593D-S1 (0-Y 99-N)
02/16/2023VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 99-N) (see vote tally)
02/20/2023Senate insisted on substitute (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/20/2023Senate requested conference committee
02/21/2023House acceded to request
02/21/2023Conferees appointed by House
02/21/2023Delegates: Wilt, Bell, Delaney
02/22/2023Conferees appointed by Senate
02/22/2023Senators: Obenshain, Surovell, Boysko
02/25/2023C Amended by conference committee
02/25/2023Conference substitute printed 23107590D-H3
02/25/2023Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 0-N)
02/25/2023VOTE: Adoption (92-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/25/2023Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
03/07/2023Enrolled
03/07/2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2428ER)
03/08/2023Signed by Speaker
03/08/2023Signed by President
03/10/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2428ER)
03/13/2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023
03/13/2023G Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
03/27/2023G Approved by Governor-Chapter 711 (effective 7/1/23)
03/27/2023G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0711)