4-41a-403.  Advertising.

(1)  Except as provided in this section, a cannabis production establishment may not advertise to the general public in any medium.

Terms Used In Utah Code 4-41a-403

  • Cannabis: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-4-201. See Utah Code 4-41a-102
  • Cannabis production establishment: means a cannabis cultivation facility, a cannabis processing facility, or an independent cannabis testing laboratory. See Utah Code 4-41a-102
  • Cannabis production establishment agent: means a cannabis cultivation facility agent, a cannabis processing facility agent, or an independent cannabis testing laboratory agent. See Utah Code 4-41a-102
  • Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Food. See Utah Code 4-41a-102
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Medical cannabis: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-4-201. See Utah Code 4-41a-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2)  A cannabis production establishment may advertise an employment opportunity at the cannabis production establishment.

(3)  A cannabis production establishment may maintain a website that:

(a)  contains information about the establishment and employees; and

(b)  does not advertise any medical cannabis, cannabis products, or medical cannabis devices.

(4) 

(a)  Notwithstanding any municipal or county ordinance prohibiting signage, a cannabis production establishment may use signage on the outside of the cannabis production establishment that:

(i)  includes only:

(A)  in accordance with Subsection (4)(b), the cannabis production establishment’s name, logo, and hours of operation; and

(B)  a green cross; and

(ii)  complies with local ordinances regulating signage.

(b)  The department shall define standards for a cannabis production establishment’s name and logo to ensure a medical rather than recreational disposition.

(5) 

(a)  A cannabis production establishment may hold an educational event for the public or medical providers in accordance with this Subsection (5) and the rules described in Subsection (5)(c).

(b)  A cannabis production establishment may not include in an educational event described in Subsection (5)(a):

(i)  any topic that conflicts with this chapter or 2;

(ii)  any gift items or merchandise other than educational materials, as those terms are defined by the department;

(iii)  any marketing for a specific product from the cannabis production establishment or any other statement, claim, or information that would violate the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301, et seq.; or

(iv)  a presenter other than the following:

(A)  a cannabis production establishment agent;

(B)  a pharmacist licensed under Title 58, Chapter 17b, Pharmacy Practice Act;

(C)  an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act;

(D)  a physician licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

(E)  a physician assistant licensed under Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; or

(F)  a state employee.

(c)  The department shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to define the elements of and restrictions on the educational event described in Subsection (5)(a), including a minimum age of 21 years old for attendees.

Amended by Chapter 327, 2023 General Session