Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) has introduced Senate Bill 5206, a proposal seeking to amend the state’s marijuana retailer advertising regulations.
The legislation, which has been referred to the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee for consideration, outlines significant modifications to advertising restrictions for licensed cannabis businesses.
These changes primarily address signage, advertising content, and the use of mascots. Under the proposed legislation, cannabis retailers would be permitted to display up to four trade name signs on their licensed premises, a notable shift from current limitations. Each sign must adhere to a size restriction of no more than 1,000 square inches and must be either affixed to the building or placed in a window visible to the public.
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