MAILS Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for advertising relating to certain activities in compliance with State law.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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.

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Related Legislation

S. 2504MAILS Act
2016-02-04Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S671-672; text of measure as introduced: CR S672)
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Legislative Actions

2016-02-04
Introduced in House
2016-02-04
Introduced in House
2016-02-04
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E122)
2016-02-04
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2016-02-04
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2016-02-04
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2016-02-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2016-02-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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