Md. Code Regs. 10.62.34.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.62.34.08 - Advertising Restrictions

A. All advertisements for medical cannabis, medical cannabis products, edible cannabis products, and medical cannabis-related services shall comply with the requirements of Health-General Article, § 13-3313.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A licensee, registrant, agent, or employee who violates §A of this regulation:

(1) Is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(a) $500 for a first violation;

(b) $1,000 for a second violation occurring within 24 months after the first violation; and

(c) $5,000 for each subsequent violation occurring within 24 months after the preceding violation; and

(2) May elect to:

(a) Pay the imposed fine; or

(b) Request a hearing not later than 30 days after receipt of notice of the fine.

C. In accordance with the hearing provisions of Regulation . 05 of this chapter, the Commission may deny, suspend, or revoke the license or registration of a licensee, registrant, agent, or employee who violates §A of this regulation.

D. A person may voluntarily submit an advertisement to the Commission for an advisory opinion on whether the advertisement complies with the requirements of Health-General Article, § 13-3313.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

E. The Commission shall:

(1) Review a copy of any advertisement submitted in the form prescribed by the Commission; and

(2) Provide an advisory opinion on whether the advertisement complies with Health-General Article, § 13-3313.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, within 30 days of receipt of the request.

Md. Code Regs. 10.62.34.08

Regulation .08 adopted effective 46:26 Md. R. 1164, eff. 12/30/2019