Kentucky State Advertising Regulations
Kentucky’s cannabis advertising laws are highly restrictive, focusing on limiting the public promotion of medicinal cannabis businesses. Cannabis businesses are prohibited from advertising sales of medicinal cannabis through traditional channels such as print, broadcast, or online media, as well as through paid in-person solicitation. However, they can display signs on their property, list their business in directories and trade publications, sponsor health or charity events, and maintain an informational website and social media presence. These online platforms must strictly adhere to guidelines that prevent misleading statements, targeting of minors, and encouragement of illegal activities.
Additionally, Kentucky law forbids cultivators, processors, and producers from displaying any signage, logos, or products on the exterior of their facilities that might indicate the presence of cannabis operations. The state also requires that any online content maintained by cannabis businesses, such as websites and social media accounts, must be accessible to regulatory authorities and continually updated. Strict measures are in place to ensure that these platforms do not target individuals under 18 or display the consumption of medicinal cannabis in a non-educational manner. The law mandates prominent warnings about keeping medicinal cannabis out of reach of children and stipulates that only those over 18 may access the content.
In the event of non-compliance, Kentucky’s regulations empower the cabinet to demand the removal of any advertising materials deemed objectionable or non-conforming, with cannabis businesses required to act promptly upon receiving written notice of violations. While the regulations allow for the promotion of services and products within the cannabis industry, all communications must remain within the legal framework, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and age-appropriate content.