How Santa Stoked New Limits on Marijuana Advertising in Arizona

How Santa stoked new limits on marijuana advertising in Arizona

For Star subscribers: In a bid to curb pot ads that could attract minors, a new Arizona law bans the use of images or likenesses of Santa, toys or cartoons

State passes law limiting how pot outfits can pitch

PHOENIX -- First they came for Joe Camel.

New law curbs how marijuana businesses can promote their product

Key Points:  Approved law restricts marijuana advertising in public spaces Any symbols or characters that might entice people under 21 years old will be banned Law does not go into effect until June 2026 First, they came for Joe Camel. Now, Arizona lawmakers are targeting Santa Claus. No, they’re not trying to erase him. But they don’t want his image being used to pitch the sale of marijuana any more than the R.J. Reynolds mascot was used to …

New bill prohibits cartoon characters selling marijuana

PHOENIX – First they came for Joe Camel.