Elections: deceptive audio or visual media.
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Fiscal committee
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends restrictions on deceptive media used in elections to include cannabis appointees. It prohibits individuals appointed by the Governor to certain cannabis department positions from receiving commissions or profits related to licenses. The bill also clarifies that certain types of manipulated audio or visual media, such as those with disclosures stating they’ve been manipulated, are exempt from restrictions. It aims to prevent misleading voters during elections and ensure transparency in the cannabis industry.
Key provisions
- Extends restrictions on deceptive audio/visual media to cannabis appointees.
- Prohibits cannabis department directors and Cannabis Control Appeals Panel members from receiving commissions or profits related to licenses.
- Clarifies exemptions for media with disclosures stating manipulation.
- Authorizes candidates to seek injunctive relief against deceptive media distribution.
- Allows candidates to sue for damages related to deceptive media.
- Requires courts to prioritize cases involving deceptive media.
- Extends the repeal date of existing provisions to January 1, 2031.
Who is affected
- Individuals appointed by the Governor to cannabis department positions
- The Cannabis Control Department and Cannabis Control Appeals Panel
- Candidates for elective office
- Voters
- Cannabis License Applicants
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