California fines creators up to $5,000 for undisclosed political ads
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill over the weekend penalizing creators who fail to disclose paid political content, with fines up to $5,000 per violation. The law targets a gap left by the FTC, which requires disclosure for product ads but not political content.
Key Facts
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill over the weekend, according to The New York Times.
- Fines for failing to disclose paid political content reach up to $5,000 per violation.
- The FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements but has no equivalent rules for paid political content.
The New Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill over the weekend that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, The New York Times reports. Fines reach up to $5,000 per violation. The law applies to creators who do not disclose when political content is paid for.
Regulatory Gap
The FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, but it does not have the same rules for paid political content. Paid political content has become widespread in recent campaigns. California's new law is designed to close that gap.
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