HB 2451 — marijuana; advertising; restrictions
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
118 added · 58 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of HB 2451 introduces stricter advertising restrictions for marijuana, particularly aimed at protecting those under twenty-one years of age. Changes include prohibiting ads that use names or images associated with children's products, as well as adding explicit warnings reminding that marijuana is not for minors. Additionally, the bill now specifies that advertising must not occur within a thousand feet of child care centers and parks, enhancing measures to limit youth exposure to marijuana promotion. These adjustments are significant as they reflect a growing concern about youth access to and perception of marijuana, aiming to prevent marketing tactics that may appeal to younger individuals.
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2451advertising; PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
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afterSection the1. quotation marks insert "DO NOT USE" Line 19, strike "IS ONLY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE" insert "IF YOU ARE UNDER";
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afterenforcement; the period insert "FOR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE BILLBOARD OPERATOR THAT MAY PREVENT THE REMOVAL WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME FRAME, THE SIGN MUST BE REMOVED AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY AND House Amendments to H.B.
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AADVERTISE BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT USE ANY IMAGE OR OTHER VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMING MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS."PRODUCTS ReletterTO toINDIVIDUALS conformWHO LineARE 45,UNDER strikeTWENTY-ONE "ADVERTISE"YEARS insertOF "AUTHORIZEAGE, ADVERTISINGINCLUDING FOR"ADVERTISING: Page 2, line 23, after the period insert:
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"Sec.(c) IN A WAY THAT PRIMARILY APPEALS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE SUCH THAT THE ADVERTISING HAS A SPECIAL ATTRACTIVENESS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE BEYOND GENERAL ATTRACTIVENESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
ADVERTISE AT OR ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SHELTERS, PUBLIC BUSES OR PUBLIC TRAINS.
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ADVERTISE ELECTRONICALLY VIA SOCIAL MEDIAL OR ON A WEBSITE UNLESS AT LEAST 71.6 PERCENT OF THE AUDIENCE IS EXPECTED TO BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE.
B.
ALL ADVERTISING SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONSPICUOUS AND LEGIBLE WARNING:
"DO NOT USE MARIJUANA IF YOU ARE UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE.
KEEP MARIJUANA OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN." C.
A BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION IS PROHIBITED WITHIN ONE THOUSAND RADIAL FEET OF ANY CHILD CARE CENTER, CHURCH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY FACILITY, PUBLIC PARK, PUBLIC PLAYGROUND OR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS OR ANY OF GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE.
A PERSON IN VIOLATION OF THIS SUBSECTION, ON NOTIFICATION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, HAS THIRTY DAYS TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS.
FOR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE BILLBOARD OPERATOR THAT MAY PREVENT THE REMOVAL WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME FRAME, THE SIGN MUST BE REMOVED AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY AND LEGALLY POSSIBLE.
A PERSON THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THIS SUBSECTION IS SUBJECT TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
D.
A BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION IS PROHIBITED FROM ADVERTISING STRAIN NAMES, POTENCY OR TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL LEVELS OF THE MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS.
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A BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT USE ANY IMAGE OR OTHER VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMING MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS.
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2451 B.
F.
An advertising platform may host advertising only if all BOTH of the following apply:
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The advertising is authorized by a marijuana establishment or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary.
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The advertising accurately and legibly identifies the marijuana establishment or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary responsible for the content of the advertising by name and license number or registration number.
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Any advertising under this chapter involving direct, individualized communication or dialogue shall use a method of age affirmation to verify that the recipient is twenty-one years of age or older before engaging in that communication or dialogue.
For the purposes of this subsection, that method of age affirmation may include user confirmation, birth date disclosure or other similar registration methods.
H.
ONLY A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT OR NONPROFIT MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MAY AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR MARIJUANA, PRODUCTS CONTAINING TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL OR MARIJUANA PARAPHERNALIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THIS CHAPTER.
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It is unlawful for an individual or entity other than a marijuana establishment or dual licensee to do any of the following in a manner that is not authorized by this chapter or rules adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter:
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Facilitate the delivery of marijuana or marijuana products.
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Solicit or accept orders for marijuana or marijuana products or operate a platform that solicits or accepts orders for marijuana or marijuana products.
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Operate a listing service related to the sale or delivery of marijuana or marijuana products.
E.
J.
A marijuana establishment that violates IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF this section BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL is subject to disciplinary action by the department pursuant to section 36-2854, subsection B.
A nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary that violates IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF this section BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL is subject to disciplinary action by the department pursuant to section 36-2816.
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K.
In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, an individual or entity other than a marijuana establishment or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary that advertises marijuana or marijuana products in violation of this section or otherwise violates this section shall pay a civil penalty of $20,000 per violation to the smart and safe Arizona fund established by section 36-2856.
L.
This subsection may SECTION SHALL be enforced by the attorney general.
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2451 Sec.
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Effective date Section 36-2859, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act, is effective from and after June 29, 2025."2025. Renumber to conform Amend title to conform STEVE MONTENEGRO 2451MONTENEGRO.docx 02/01/2024 04:25 PM C:
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Requirements for enactment;
three-fourths vote Pursuant to article IV, part 1, section 1, Constitution of Arizona, section 36-2859, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act, is effective only on the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- HOUSE - Health & Human Services View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Montenegro - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Steve Montenegro · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 10 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Steve Montenegro Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 17% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2451?
- HB 2451 is sponsored by Steve Montenegro (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2451?
- This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2451?
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