California is now attaching real penalties to a rule that many social media users may have assumed was already in force. Influencers who are paid to post about politics must disclose that arrangement.
Under the new law, each violation can bring a fine of up to $5,000, and cases can also be referred to law enforcement as potential misdemeanors, according to TechCrunch.
Here’s what to know
The AB 1130 measure that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed reinforces California’s disclosure requirements for influencers paid to promote state or local campaigns.
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The statute also allows suspected violations to be referred
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