NJ Senate Compromise Cannabis Law Ready for Monday Hearing
The New Jersey Senate compromise cannabis law, S. 3454, sponsored by Senators Nick Scutari (D-Union) and Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D-Camden), is ready for the hearing scheduled on Monday, President’s Day. “An Act addressing possession or consumption of various forms of cannabis by certain persons, and amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law” is overall […]
NJWeedman Arrested in Wanaque, NJ for Cannabis Crimes
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion was arrested on Friday night in Wanaque, NJ, a borough in Passaic County, for conspiracy to distribute, possession, and paraphernalia cannabis crime charges. He was pulled over initially for a traffic ticket since he had a green light over his plate rather than a white light on his “Pot Trooper “SUV. “I […]
Cannabis Hearing Scheduled for Monday on President’s Day
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a virtual cannabis legalization hearing. It will be Monday, February 15th at noon to address the long-standing impasse. Monday is President’s Day, which the New Jersey Legislature apparently does not observe. “Testimony from invited guests and the public on deterring minors and young adults from obtaining and using […]
Leo Bridgewater Receives Cannabiz Grant from Delivery Company Eaze
Advocate and Businessman Leo Bridgewater won a cannabiz grant and a place in Eaze’s Momentum accelerator program to help minority entrepreneurs. Eaze, California’s largest marketplace for legal cannabis, announced the winners of its second-annual Momentum program, which cultivates the growth and success of underrepresented cannabis business founders. Bridgewater is a Trenton, NJ, native, veteran, and entrepreneur. In 2001, […]
Cannabis Reform Being Pushed By Senate Democrats
Senate Democratic leaders have announced they will craft a comprehensive cannabis reform legalization bill to push through the United States Senate. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) issued a joint statement regarding comprehensive cannabis reform in the 117th Congress. Every “Congress” lasts two years, with the full House up for […]
2019 Dispensary Lawsuit Finally Gets Day in Court
The 2019 dispensary lawsuit against the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) for unfair disqualification was finally heard in court yesterday. The case regarding Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) licensers was heard in the Superior Court of New Jersey’s appellate division. One hundred and ninety businesses applied for 24 possible medical cannabis dispensary licenses in 2019. The […]
New NJ Cannabis Legislation Compromise Adjustment Bill Passes Hearing
In NJ cannabis news, the new NJ cannabis legislation compromise bill passed the Assembly Community Development and Affairs committee. Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly’s (D-Passaic) bill A. 5342 would impose a $50 to 100 dollar fine on those 18-20. The local superior court will have jurisdiction over such cases if they fail to pay. NJ Cannabis Legislation […]
Marijuana News: Cannabis Legalization Deal Reached
In New Jersey marijuana news, a deal on cannabis reform was finally reached after the previous agreement fell apart on Jan 8th.
Moldy NJ Curaleaf Medical Cannabis Bought from Rise Dispensary Found
A New Jersey medical cannabis patient found mold inside NJ Curaleaf cannabis he bought from Rise dispensary in Paterson. Moldy Cannabis Bought At Rise Found In Personal Stash The patient, named Carlos, who preferred not to divulge his last name, bought a strain called Banana Foster from Rise in Paterson, NJ, which they had bought […]
Bob Marley’s Son and CO Company Want Montclair NJ Dispensary
Rohan Marley, son of the legendary musician Bob Marley and a local, has partnered with Colorado-based Lightshade to get an NJ dispensary license in Montclair to open an NJ weed store. Rohan has strong roots in North Jersey. He raised five children in South Orange in Essex County with the singer Lauryn Hill. After he […]
TerrAscend NJ Completes Massive Indoor Grow Facility
TerrAscend NJ announced they finished the second phase of construction at its cultivation facility in Boonton, NJ, and have opened their indoor grow facility. They constructed an indoor cultivation facility site that is about 80,000 square feet. TerrAscend NJ previously had a greenhouse facility where they grew their first crop. With the two facilities, they […]
NJ Adult-Use Cannabis Stores Panel Incudes Assembly Speaker and Others
A panel featuring Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19-Middlesex) discussed future NJ adult-use cannabis stores. Noted attorney Fruqan Mouzon moderated the panel. He explained that Coughlin went on the legislative cannabis junket to Colorado years ago. “It was a really informative trip,” Coughlin said. He said he toured facilities and met many local officials. He noted […]