Gov. Braun signs bill banning marijuana advertising
- Jason Beck
- May 12
- 1 min read
Marcos Carranza
• 4d
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Indiana Governor Mike Braun signs a bill banning advertising marijuana in the Hoosier State.
The ban language was included in House Bill 1390, which primarily focused on legislation for Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Indiana is surrounded by three states that have legalized marijuana for adult recreational usage: Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Advertising for marijuana products and dispensaries within Indiana’s borders has been a contentious issue, particularly for communities bordering these states, which advertise for visitors to partake during their time visiting, despite still being illegal in Indiana.
The ban is effective immediately and includes advertising for marijuana “by any medium” within Indiana’s borders. In addition to physical advertising, ads for marijuana are also banned on social media, web ads, and geo-targeted promotions. Despite the signing of the law, advertising campaign agreements signed before the law will remain legal until 2035. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office will enforce the law, with fines starting at $5,000.
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