Pubdate: Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)
Copyright: 2017 Los Angeles Times
Contact:  http://www.latimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248
Author: Patrick McGreevy

CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS ASK GOV. JERRY BROWN TO BAR THE MARKETING OF
POT EDIBLES TO MINORS

Just months before shops can begin selling marijuana for recreational
use, state lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a bill aimed at
preventing the drug from being marketed to minors.

The measure approved by the state Senate prohibits packaging and
labeling of marijuana products that show "pot edibles" such as cookies
and candy bars. The bill by Sen. Jim Nielsen (R-Chico) also bars
packaging that mimics the name or packaging of non-marijuana candies,
snacks and drinks.

"Studies have shown the dangers that accidental marijuana ingestion
poses to young children," Nielsen said in a statement. "This measure
will prevent marijuana from being packaged to attract children."

The state will begin issuing licenses to grow and sell marijuana for
recreational use on Jan. 2, a change approved last November by
California voters.

The bill was supported by law enforcement officials, including Placer
County Sheriff Devon Bell.

"This law will reduce any ambiguity in current child safety measures
in relation to marijuana," Bell said.
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