H.R. 4467 · 114th Congress
MAILS Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Earl Blumenauer
- Introduced
- 2016-02-04
- Latest action
- 2016-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Marijuana Advertising in Legal States Act of 2016 or the MAILS Act
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the application of a provision that limits advertisements with respect to certain controlled substances.
Currently, it is a crime to knowingly place a written advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, handout, or other publication for the purpose of receiving, buying, or distributing a schedule 1 controlled substance (e.g., marijuana). This legislation declares that the prohibition does not apply with respect to an advertisement for a marijuana-related activity that complies with state law.