No single news item out of the cannabis industry this year received as much media attention as CBS’ rejection of a cannabis-related public service announcement that was submitted to air during the Super Bowl LIII. However, CBS TV 2 Virgin Islands, a CBS affiliate in the U.S. Virgin Islands, seemed to have no problem with airing a marijuana-focused PSA during its Super Bowl broadcast. After all, this unincorporated and organized U.S. territory approved a new medical marijuana law just days before the Super Bowl – albeit years after voters had expressed their support in a 2014 referendum. Before moving on, it’s important for readers to understand that that CBS TV 2 Virgin Islands is a CBS affiliate. The ad aired on CBS TV 2 Virgin Islands featured former Senator Positive T.A.

Source: Forbes February 05, 2019 18:49 UTC