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Compliance Section

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 129.2(C) and 129.2(D)

(c) Any advertisement shall, unless otherwise approved by the Office, include a required warning that depends on that advertisement’s form:

(1) if the advertisement contains only visual elements or a combination of audio and visual elements, then the following statements shall be included in a conspicuous manner on the face of the advertisement or clearly read aloud at the same volume and pace and in the same language as the rest of the advertisement: “For use only by adults 21 years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental ingestion or overconsumption, contact thePoison Center at 1-800-222-1222 or call 9-1-1. Please consume responsibly.”; or

 
(2) if the advertisement contains only auditory elements, then the following statements shall be clearly read aloud at the same volume and pace and in the same language as the rest of the advertisement: “For use only by adults 21 and older. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental ingestion or overconsumption, contact the Poison Center. Consume responsibly.”

(d) Any advertisement, unless otherwise approved by the Office, shall include one of the following warnings in a rotating manner as directed by the Office, in their entirety in a conspicuous manner on the face of the advertisement or clearly read aloud at the same volume and pace and in the same language as the rest of the advertisement:

(1) “Cannabis can be addictive.”;
(2) “Cannabis can impair concentration and coordination. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of cannabis.”;
(3) “There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product.”;
(4) “Cannabis is not recommended for use by persons who are pregnant or nursing.”; or
(5) Other warnings as determined by the Office.