NJCRC Holds Virtual North Jersey Hearing on Cannabis Tax Revenue
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) held its first virtual hearing on spending future adult-use cannabis tax revenue. NJCRC Executive Director Jeff Brown noted that the hearings would be held annually. “There are many promises when it comes to the legalization of cannabis,” he said. NJCRC Commissioner Charles Barker said they want to reinvest […]
South Orange is 8th Town to Allow NJ Cannabis Consumption Lounges
South Orange became the 8th town to allow NJ cannabis consumption lounges after undergoing a thorough policy process and passing their ordinance 5-1 last night. The other cities that will allow NJ cannabis consumption lounges are Atlantic City, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Highland Park, Trenton, and Elizabeth. Like Princeton, South Orange set up its own […]
NJ Weedman Argues for “Legacy Operators” in Anti-NJ Legalization Lawsuit
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion got his day in court and argued against New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis legalization efforts in favor of legacy operators. He claims legalization “deprives him of equal protection and due process under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. As it subjects him to selective prosecution.” The lawsuit claims state legalization is […]
Minority Cannabis Biz Association Unveils Social Equity Report
The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) released a report focusing on cannabis Social Equity across the state markets. They did so with support from the Arcview Group, Weedmaps, and the cannabis company Parallel. According to the report, only 15 states have social equity programs, including New Jersey. However, none have created an equitable cannabis industry […]
1 Year After NJ Legalization Signed, No Legal NJ Cannabis
While adult-use legal NJ cannabis legalization was signed by New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy a year ago, the legal market is not open. It has left the industry and community frustrated. “Though the adult-use market won’t be a reality for several more months, the change in the law had a more immediate and dramatic impact. […]
Advocate Demands Chamber Apologize for Claiming No NJ Black Cannabis License Holders
Prominent advocate and businessman Leo Bridgewater is demanding the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey apologize to Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ-10) and the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) regarding their claim there are no black cannabis license holders. Bridgewater noted Woah Flow was previously identified only by Heady NJ as the first […]
BOWL PAC formed to Defeat Opponents of Federal Cannabis Legalization
The organization, Better Organizing to Win Legalization Political Action Committee (BOWL PAC), has been launched to oppose the re-election of opponents of federal cannabis legalization. It is led by the former Political Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Justin Strekal. BOWL PAC will work to influence congressional elections and […]
NJ’s 1st Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Woah Flow on the Record
Woah Flow is on the record as New Jersey’s first black-owned cannabis dispensary. They were awarded a license to operate a medical cannabis dispensary during the December 7th meeting of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). There has been a great deal of controversy over the winners of cannabis licenses in New Jersey thus far. […]
Budtenders Form Labor Union at Ascend Medical Dispensary in Montclair
Budtenders at Montclair’s Ascend medical cannabis dispensary joined a labor union and recently secured a good contract. Cannabis Engineers Extractors & Distributors (CEED) Local 420 is a union. It was established to represent the Ascend budtenders and cannabis workers in New Jersey. They are affiliated with the International Union of Journeymen of Allied Trades (IUJAT). […]
Webinar to Highlight Getting Town Approval for Cannabis Companies
Cannabis lawyer Ron Mondello is holding a webinar on Wednesday, February 23rd to help cannabis companies learn how to secure municipal approval. Since municipal approval is necessary to operate cannabis companies within a city’s limits, the first step is to figure out whether a town has opted in or out of allowing cannabis companies. Afterward, […]
Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary Chain Dirty Jerz Supplies Busted
The unlicensed cannabis dispensary chain Dirty Jerz Supplies was busted by a police task force. It had locations in multiple towns. Hundreds of pounds of marijuana flower, edibles, and oil seized are said to be worth $305,000. Five men have been arrested and charged with several crimes. Their arrest has received a lot of news […]
House Passes Bill Including Marijuana Banking Again
The House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes provisions for easing marijuana banking. On Friday, the language of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was added as an amendment. It was done by the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO). The bill would allow banks and other financial […]