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Committee approves ban on advertising illegal products and services in HB271 after debate on enforcement and scope
Summary
House Bill 271, banning advertising for illegal products and services (including out-of-state marijuana ads aimed at Idaho residents), passed the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee 11–2 with questions about enforcement for cross-border and online ads and about the bill's broad wording.
Representative Judy Boyle, District 9, told the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee that House Bill 271 would prohibit advertisements for products and services that are illegal under federal and state law, citing examples of marijuana advertisements placed near Idaho communities and online outreach that said "Oregon drugs delivered to your Idaho doorstep." Boyle said the bill adds a $500 daily fine for continuing advertisements.
The bill's supporters argued it advances public health and safety and fits existing constitutional precedent for restricting commercial speech about illegal goods. Edward Clark, policy assistant at Idaho Family Policy Center, told the committee the legislation is consistent with U.S. and…
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