The Dolphins have taped over their front-of-jersey sponsor – a medicine clinic that prescribes medicinal cannabis – following concerns raised for the club, NRL and broadcasters.
, as “Australia’s largest medical cannabis clinic”, is under the microscope for potentially breaching the Therapeutic Goods Act.Getty
A club spokesman confirmed the action was taken on legal advice while the TGA conducts its review of the Alternaleaf sponsorship, which displays the company’s logo on the Dolphins jerseys and at home games.Herald.“The Dolphins have taken some advice to be proactive until the matter can ultimately be sorted with a definite conclusion.”
Montu, a major supplier of medicinal cannabis products, insists the Dolphins partnership does not violate TGA advertising laws. “The TGA has confirmed in writing to us that partnerships between sports teams and entities involved in the supply of therapeutic goods are not prohibited by the law.
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