Md. Code Regs. 14.17.18.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.17.18.07 - Prohibited Packaging and Labeling

A. Cannabis products packaging and labeling may not bear any:

(1) Image that may appeal to minors, including:

(a) Resemblance to the trademarked, characteristic, or product-specialized packaging of any commercially available candy, snack, baked good or beverage;

(b) Images of food, candy, baked goods, cereal, fruit, beverages, or the words "candy" or "candies";

(c) Images, graphics, features, or likeness to images, graphics, or features that are popularly used to advertise to children, such as cartoons, animals, neon colors, celebrities, mascots, or phrases;

(2) Statement, artwork, or design that could reasonably mislead any person to believe that the package contains anything other than a cannabis finished product;

(3) Seal, flag, crest, coat of arms, or other insignia that could reasonably mislead any person to believe that the product has been endorsed, manufactured, or used by any State, county or municipality or any agency thereof;

(4) Depiction of any form of consumption of cannabis or cannabis products;

(5) Depiction of overconsumption or intoxicating effects of cannabis or cannabis products;

(6) Claims regarding health or physical benefits to the consumer; or

(7) False or misleading statements;

B. Labels, marketing layers or any other aspect of the product package are prohibited from obscuring any warnings, statements, or information required under this chapter.

C. Products are prohibited from targeting or being designed to appeal to any individuals younger than 21 years old.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.18.07

Regulation .07 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.