Arkansas § 20-56-409 [See Note] Advertising prohibitions and packaging requirements

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-56-409 — [See Note] Advertising prohibitions and packaging requirements

Arkansas § 20-56-409

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-56-409 (2026).

Text

(a)A hemp-derived product distributed or offered for sale in this state shall include the following information on the product label or product packaging:

(1)The name of the hemp-derived product manufacturer, whether in-state or out-of-state, and distributor, whether in-state or out-of-state;

(2)Product labeling clearly showing that the product contains material derived from hemp and not marijuana or medical marijuana; and (3) Any other marking, words, statement, or symbol as required by Arkansas Tobacco Control through rules.

(b)A person shall not advertise, market, or offer for sale in this state any hemp-derived product by using, in the labeling or design of the product, its packaging, or in its advertising or marketing materials, trade dress, trademarks, branding, or other related

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(a) A hemp-derived product distributed or offered for sale in this state shall include the following information on the product label or product packaging: (1) The name of the hemp-derived product manufacturer, whether in-state or out-of-state, and distributor, whether in-state or out-of-state; (2) Product labeling clearly showing that the product contains material derived from hemp and not marijuana or medical marijuana; and (3) Any other marking, words, statement, or symbol as required by Arkansas Tobacco Control through rules. (b) A person shall not advertise, market, or offer for sale in this state any hemp-derived product by using, in the labeling or design of the product, its packaging, or in its advertising or marketing materials, trade dress, trademarks, branding, or other related imagery that: (1) Imitates or replicates those of food brands or other related products that are marketed to or are commonly associated with children or minors, including without limitation breakfast cereal, cookies, juice drinks, soft drinks, frozen drinks, ice creams, sorbets, sherbets, and frozen pops; (2) Depicts or signifies characters or symbols that are known to a reasonable person to appeal primarily to or are commonly associated with children or minors, including without limitation superheroes, cartoons or cartoon characters, including anime characters, comic book characters, video game characters, television show characters, movie characters, mythical creatures, unicorns, or that otherwise incorporates related imagery or scenery; or (3) Uses the terms "candy", "candies", "cake", "cakes", "pies", or "cupcakes" or any variant of these terms, or any other term referencing a type or brand of candy, cakes, pastries, or pies, including types or brands of candy, cakes, pastries, or pies that do not include the words "candy", "candies", "cake", "cakes", "pies", or "cupcakes" in their names, labels, or slogans.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2023, No. 629,§ 10, eff. only upon the certification of the Arkansas Attorney General that the State of Arkansas is currently enjoined from enforcing Sections 2-5 of this act relating to delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol and delta-10 tetrahyrdocannabinol, but no earlier than August 1, 2023..