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Committee reviews proposal to relax some cannabis retailer signage rules, public health groups warn of youth exposure
Summary
Engrossed Senate Bill 5206 would expand allowed signage for cannabis retailers, separate trade-name signs from advertising limits, and add content restrictions; public health groups urged stricter limits to reduce youth exposure.
The Consumer Protection & Business Committee took public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5206 on Wednesday, a measure that would change state limits on cannabis retail signage and clarify the roles of state and local regulation.
Peter Clodfelter, committee staff, explained the bill by describing current law: licensed cannabis retailers may display two exterior signs that identify the business and its location, each no larger than 1,600 square inches, and cities and counties may adopt more restrictive outdoor-advertising rules. Clodfelter said the bill would authorize four cannabis-related advertising signs on the licensed retail premise, allow separate trade-name signs that would be regulated by local governments, exclude some small informational signs (under 512 square inches)…
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