HF 396: Prohibiting certain advertising of prescription drugs in the state and providing penalties

What it does

This bill prohibits the advertising of prescription drugs, either by broadcast by a television or radio station in this state, over the internet from a location in this state, or in a magazine or newspaper printed, distributed, or sold in this state. A violation of the bill is a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. Each day a manufacturer is in violation of the bill is considered a separate violation. A violation of the bill is also an unlawful practice under Code section 714.16 (consumer frauds) which includes enforcement provisions relating to injunctive relief and other relief and civil penalties.

In plain words

1. February 8, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee