In 2022, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1894, the “Integrated cannabis vaporizer: packaging, labeling, advertisement, and marketing” bill. Beginning July 1, 2024, this bill will add new requirements for the packaging, labeling, advertising, or marketing of cannabis cartridges and integrated cannabis vaporizers.
There are two parts to the new requirements:
- Advertising and marketing requirements: All advertising and marketing materials for cannabis cartridges or integrated cannabis vaporizers are required to display specific messaging on how to properly dispose of a cannabis cartridge or an integrated cannabis vaporizer.
- Packaging and labeling requirements: The packaging and labeling of cannabis cartridges and integrated cannabis vaporizers can no longer include statements that indicate or imply that the items are disposable, may be thrown in the trash, or added to recycling streams.
New requirements for advertising and marketing
As of July 1, 2024, licensees must clearly display the following messages in a clear and legible fashion when advertising and marketing cannabis cartridges or integrated cannabis vaporizers.
Required message for the advertising and marketing of:
- Cannabis Cartridges: “A spent cannabis cartridge shall be properly disposed of as hazardous waste at a household hazardous waste facility or other approved facility”
- Integrated Cannabis Vaporizers: “An empty integrated cannabis vaporizer shall be properly disposed of as hazardous waste at a household hazardous waste collection facility or other approved facility.”
New requirements for packaging and labeling
As of July 1, 2024, licensees must not package or label cannabis cartridges or integrated cannabis vaporizers in a manner that indicates or implies that it is disposable, may be thrown in the trash or added to recycling streams.
Licensees do not need to add any new language or messaging to the packaging or labels for cannabis cartridges or integrated cannabis vaporizers.
Products that don’t meet the new requirements
Licensees in possession of cannabis cartridges or integrated cannabis vaporizers that are packaged or labeled in a manner that doesn’t meet the requirements of AB 1894 should move the existing products through and out of the supply chain as quickly as possible. DCC plans to initially prioritize outreach and education to support increased compliance.
Additional resources
Assembly Bill 1894, Integrated cannabis vaporizer: packaging, labeling, advertising, and marketing.
Packaging and labeling requirements
If you have questions, please email info@cannabis.ca.gov or call 1-844-61-CA-DCC (1-844-612-2322).
