Table 1 Government-mandated warnings on recreational cannabis packaging
From: Government-mandated warnings on cannabis legally sold for recreational use
Type of warning; states mandating | Examples covering the range of specific warnings | Government | Legal source |
|---|---|---|---|
Negative physical and mental health effects on user; Canada, Calif, Alaska, Colo., Maine Mass, Nevada, Washington | There are health risks associated with consumption of marijuana. | Alaska | 3 AAC 306 |
Smoking is hazardous to your health. | Washington | WAC 314–55-105 | |
410 ILCS 705 | |||
Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. | California | BPC Div. 10 | |
Ch. 12 | |||
This product was produced without regulatory oversight for health, safety, or efficacy. | Colorado | CCR 222–2 | |
Harm to youths or fetuses; Canada, Alaska, Calif, Colo., Mass., Mich. | Keep out of the reach of children. | Massachusetts | 935 CMR 500 |
WARNING: USE BY PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, OR BY WARNING: USE BY PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, OR BY WOMEN PLANNING TO BECOME PREGNANT, MAY RESULT IN FETAL INJURY, PRETERM BIRTH, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, OR DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS FOR THE CHILD. | Michigan | MRA Rule 39 | |
Keep away from minors. | Maine | 18–691 CMR Ch. 4 | |
Risks related to driving or operating machinery Canada, Alaska, Calif., Colo., Maine, Mass, Mich. Oregon | Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana | Oregon | OLCC 845 |
Do not drive or operate heavy equipment after using cannabis. | Canada | See above | |
Caution must be exercised before driving or using heavy machinery | Maine | 18–691- C.M.R.- ch.-1 | |
Risks of habit formation leading to over-use; Canada, Alaska, Mass, Nevada, Washington | This product may … be habit forming. | California | See above |
Risks relating to over-use in one episode; Canada, Illinois, Oregon Washinton | When eaten or swallowed, the intoxicating effects of this drug may be delayed by 2 or more hours. | Nevada | NAC Ch. 453D |
Intoxication following use may be delayed 2 or more hours | llinois | 410 ILCS 705 | |
Greater risks for adolescents and young; Canada | Adolescents and young adults are at greater risk of harm than adults | Canada | Government of Canada 2019 |
Secondary smoke is harmful; Canada | The smoke from cannabis is harmful. | Canada | See above |
Risk of lasting effects from single use; Canada | The effects from eating or drinking cannabis … can last between 6 and 12 h | Canada | See above |
Risks of cannabis topicals; Canada | Do now swallow or apply internally or to broken, irritated or itching skin | Canada | See above |