Highland Park Ready for Jersey Cannabis, Somerville, Morristown Debating
The Borough of Highland Park, NJ, in Middlesex County, is ready to implement adult-use Jersey cannabis legalization while Somerville and Morristown debate it. Highland Park Ready for Jersey Cannabis Dispensaries Highland Park Councilman Matthew Hersh explained they passed a resolution and applied to the State to approve adult-use cannabis companies last August. “I absolutely support […]
Second NJ CRC Meeting Focuses on Cannabis Testing Lab Rules
The second meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) was held, focusing on third-party cannabis lab testing regulations. It was held virtually again, with 334 people logged on at one point to watch on Zoom. “Thank you for tuning in to the second CRC meeting,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. Easing into Cannabis […]
Legacy Grower Sanjay Chaudhari Seeks License for Legit Craft Cannabis
Legacy grower Sanjay Chaudhari would like a micro-cultivation license to create craft cannabis after growing underground for years to maintain his health. “I don’t know if I’d still be alive anymore without cannabis,” he said. Medical Cannabis for Mental Health Chaudhari became a patient in 2016. He suffers from several conditions. The anxiety, migraines, and […]
Cannabis Advocates Enjoy 4/20 at Statehouse, Demand Homegrow
In the wake of legalization, NJ cannabis advocates celebrated legalization on 4/20 at the Statehouse in Trenton while voicing the need for homegrow. Led by Sativa Cross and Edward “Lefty” Grimes, various activists, NJ cannabis advocates, and vendors were there to celebrate the first 4/20 since legalization was signed into law on February 22nd. Among […]
U.S. Cannabis Banking Passes House of Representatives Again in Time for 4/20
In time for 4/20, the House of Representatives voted for the SAFE Banking Act, which would protect financial institutions providing U.S. cannabis banking. SAFE Banking Passes Members of Congress approved H.R. 1996, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act by 321-101. The bill would make it safe and legal for financial institutions to engage […]
Medical Cannabis Patients Make Advances on 4/20 Eve
Governor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a bill establishing telemedicine because he thought it would be too onerous on cannabis patients. Also, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of the patient being reimbursed for medical cannabis in Vincent Hager v. M&K Construction. Murphy similarly conditionally vetoed the expungement bill in 2019 because he did […]
Local Cannabis Law Options Highlighted by NJ League of Municipalities
The NJ League of Municipalities held a webinar to advise towns on the nature of cannabis law and allowing or banning businesses. Attorney Dennis Galvin explained that the deadline to ban cannabis sales is August 21st, 2021. Late August is also when the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) might consider a license application round. This was […]
Zen Leaf Opens the 16th NJ Dispensary in Neptune
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened the 16th dispensary location in New Jersey today with its satellite retail shop in Neptune in Monmouth County in Central Jersey. “New Jersey’s expansion into [responsible] use is a significant milestone within a core market of ours and presents exciting growth potential for Verano,” said Verano Co-Founder and CEO George […]
Historic First NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Meeting Held
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) met for the first time. It was 21 months after the Jake Honig Act establishing the CRC was signed into law. They elected a Vice-Chair, took over the Division of Medical Marijuana from the NJ Department of Health, and established Offices of the Commission that will carry out their […]
Princeton Cannabis Task Force Holds First Meeting and Leads the Way, Other Towns Follow
The Princeton Cannabis Task Force held its first meeting on allowing dispensaries and other companies and began creating new cannabis policies for the town while other towns follow them. While thorough, a Green Rusher looking for permission to open a business in town or a libertarian might be disappointed. Councilwoman Eve Niedergang (D) is chairing […]
Legal Bar Association Holds Virtual NJ Cannabis License Conference
The State Bar Association held a virtual cannabis conference with presentations from some of the state’s leading cannabis lawyers for lawyers and NJ cannabis license applicants. NJ State Bar Association Conference Advice Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) addressed the crowd. He has sold his stock in Garden State Dispensary, which Ayr Dispensary now owns. Mukherji noted […]
The New Fad of Delta 8 THC Unregulated by The Feds, Yet
Derived from legal hemp, Delta 8 THC is a legal cannabinoid becoming very popular to treat health conditions and relax. Made possible by science, it is sold legally by CBD vendors and headshops. Legal Loopholes Delta-8 THC is not illegal as a Schedule I narcotic the way Delta-9 THC cannabis is. Delta-9 THC is the […]