Ocean County Freeholders Banning Cannabis As Progress Seen Elsewhere

Gov. Murphy Ocean County Cannabis

The Ocean County Freeholders have drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county.

Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entire Ocean County Republican committee was unanimous in their support for the resolution. These actions mimic the reefer madness we continue to see coming from old-fashioned thinking, similar to Jeff Sessions at the federal level. 

Anti-Cannabis Ocean County Republican Politicians

There is an obvious lack of understanding with regard to cannabis, its uses, and the myths surrounding it. Alcohol is legal and regulated and causes far more harm than legal cannabis can and will do. Cannabis is known to reduce opioid addiction and overdose. It will bring millions in revenue to the state. New Jersey cannabis legalization should also include the release and expungement of thousands of criminal charges for non-violent marijuana offenses.

Recently Old Bridge, Toms River, Berkeley, Point Pleasant Beach, Lavallette, and Seaside Heights have released resolutions against legalization.

But, similar efforts happened in Colorado prior to legalization. Afterward, many towns changed their tune after seeing the minimal changes it had and the revenue they were missing out on.

However, other cities such as Asbury Park and Jersey City may welcome dispensaries. Others like Matawan, will wait and decide as time goes on. Even towns such as Lodi may seek to embrace cannabis and want to know more.

Governor Murphy has pledged to legalize marijuana for adult use in New Jersey and campaigned heavily on the promise. He won by a large landslide victory with marijuana legalization playing a critical role.

Cannabis is expected to bring in over $300 million in revenue for the state in the first year. Two bills have already been reintroduced to the legislature since January 1 and another bill to legalize industrial hemp for our state’s farmers has also been introduced.

Additionally, Governor Murphy signed an executive order expanding medical marijuana to cover a wider range of ailments for NJ patients.

For eight years, medical marijuana has been difficult to access in New Jersey. Today, we’re turning the page. A fairer New Jersey means expanding access to medical marijuana for patients in need. pic.twitter.com/HtDqQDxShK

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) January 23, 2018

New Jersey Politicians Explore Cannabis Legalization

Later this week, a group of politicians, business people, and other influencers are taking a trip to Las Vegas. Nevada recently legalized marijuana for adult use, to see what additional information they can learn about the process and implementation.

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