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Health Warning

Definition: State- or provincially-mandated text warning consumers about the health risks of cannabis use. Canada requires one of 14 rotating standardized warnings in yellow. US state warnings vary — typically mentioning pregnancy, impairment, and legal age of sale — and must appear in a minimum font size (usually 6-8pt).

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Label Requirements — Mandatory elements that must appear on a cannabis retail package.
THC Symbol — A mandatory symbol indicating a product contains THC.

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