ad guidelines & handbook
Marijuana Advertising in Arizona
by John W. Moody, Government Relations/Lobbyist
Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Act was approved by Arizona voters in November, 2010. Recreational marijuana (Proposition 207 – the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act”) was subsequently and similarly approved by Arizona voters in November, 2020.The Smart and Safe Arizona Act contains the following provisions relating to the advertising of marijuana in Arizona:
ARS 36-2850(1) defines advertising as follows:
“Advertise,” “advertisement” and “advertising” mean any public communication in any medium that offers or solicits a commercial transaction involving the sale, purchase or delivery of marijuana or marijuana products.
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Note: The information provided herein does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials herein are for general informational purposes only. ANA members should contact their own legal counsel to obtain specific legal advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including the subjects discussed herein.
Advertising by Newspaper:
Advertising Guidelines & Handbook
by David J. Bodney and Chris Moeser
Since the 2011 edition, lawmakers adopted few statutes addressing advertising rights and duties of newspapers. One significant new law regulates advertisements for escort services. That statute requires escort service advertisements to include state license numbers. This fourth edition of “Advertising By Newspaper” catalogues these recent changes.
As before, this guidebook does not attempt to analyze the various constitutional and other legal challenges that could be raised against these state laws. Nor does it serve as a substitute for legal advice on particular questions of law. But it should function as a worthy map of Arizona’s legal terrain for publishers who want to know what our state laws say about their rights and duties to publish ads.
We thank Jessie Wilson, a summer associate from the University of San Diego School of Law, for her work on this project.
David J. Bodney
June 2014
ANA Note: At the time of the update (July 2014) there are no changes to the medical marijuana or e-Cigarette advertising guidelines. We will post and notify publishers as the state makes any changes.
The comprehensive guidebook contains information on the following topics relating to laws governing advertising in Arizona newspapers:
| Abortion, Ambulances Arizona’s Distinctive Symbols, Batteries Contraception Counterfeit Marks Driver’s License Testing Drug Paraphernalia Education, Employment |
False and Fraudulent Advertising Financial Institutions and Matters Flags, Food and Beverages Fuel and Oil Health Care Institutions, Insurance Obscene Material |
Political Campaigns, Professions Property Pyramid Promotional Schemes Racing, Rental Cars Rental-Purchase Agreements Taxes, Tires, Utilities Vehicles |
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Notice by Newspaper
by ANA Advertising Services Inc. and Ballard Spahr LLP
A Comprehensive Guide to Arizona’s Statutory Requirements for Notice by Newspaper Publication (Dec. 2017)
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