New Law Targets Marijuana Ads Aimed at Children
Last Updated: Thursday June 5, 2025
(Pinal Central) PHOENIX — First they came for Joe Camel.
Now Arizona lawmakers are targeting Santa Claus.
No, they’re not trying to erase him. But they don’t want his image being used to pitch the sale of marijuana any more than the R.J. Reynolds mascot can promote smoking.
A new law approved by a wide margin and signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs will put curbs on how those state-regulated establishments that sell marijuana can promote their products. The key, according to Rep. Selina Bliss, is to stop promoting the drug, which is legal for adults, to anyone younger than 21.