3VAC10-40-190. Advertising requirements.
A. Advertising must accurately and legibly identify the medical cannabis facility responsible for its content and include a statement that cannabis products are for use by patients only. Any advertisement for cannabis products that is related to the benefits, safety, or efficacy, including therapeutic or medical claims, shall:
1. Be supported by substantial, current clinical evidence or data; and
2. Include information on side effects or risks associated with the use of cannabis.
B. Any website or social media site owned, managed, or operated by a medical cannabis facility shall employ a neutral age-screening mechanism that verifies that the user is at least 18 years of age, including by using an age-gate, age-screen, or age verification mechanism.
C. All outdoor signage must comply with local or state requirements.
Statutory Authority
§§ 4.1-601, 4.1-604, and 4.1-606 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 11, eff. January 1, 2024.