Hoboken Planning Board OKs Blue Violets Dispensary Despite Opposition
The Hoboken Planning Board approved the adult-use cannabis Blue Violets dispensary after four hours of testimony that included vocal opposition. They were previously approved by the Hoboken Cannabis Review Board (CRB). Blue Violets dispensary is owned by Lauren and Max Thompson and seeks to open its doors at 628 Washington St. Max Thompson said they […]
Upcoming Maplewood Social Equity & Expungement Event Addressing Cannabis Arrests
The South Orange Maplewood Action (SOMA) Cannabis Equity Initiative Committee is hosting a social equity and expungement event. It is next Wednesday, September 21st, at the Woodland in Maplewood , The event is designed to address the disparate impact cannabis arrests have had on minority communities. Criminal records can have a debilitating generational impact on the lives […]
The Nature of Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC
Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC is the latest product cannabis companies have mass-produced by exploiting a legal loophole in federal laws. Since the federal government outlawed cannabis with Delta-9 THC decades ago, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC seems an interesting loophole. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the compound in cannabis that induces a high. According to Leafly, hemp-derived […]
Jersey City Continues Moving Cannabis Dispensaries Forward
The Jersey City Council OKed two resolutions for cannabis dispensaries to open. The JC Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four to go to the council The Council approved resolutions for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. and Oceanfront Holdings. The Jersey City Council had previously delayed approving their resolutions. Securing a resolution from the City Council […]
NECANN’s 2022 Atlantic City Cannabis Convention
The 2022 NECANN NJ convention held in Atlantic City this past weekend at the Convention Center featured many interested in New Jersey’s cannabis market. It was the third NECANN cannabis convention held in Atlantic City, NJ. Like many cannabis conventions, it was a largely Businesses 2 Business (B2B) affair. Most exhibitors were ancillary companies looking […]
NJCRC OKs 192 Adult-use Cannabis Dispensaries
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 192 adult-use cannabis dispensaries and conditional license conversion extensions.
NJCRC Launching New Platform for Patients & Health Practitioners
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) is introducing a new comprehensive medical cannabis platform Monday. “The medicinal cannabis registry has been in use for ten years,” said NJCRC Deputy Executive Director Kelly Anderson-Thomas. She noted they inherited it from the Department of Health “In addition to being easier to navigate, the new platform will […]
Cannabis Advisory Group Hosting Golf Outing and Luncheon with Ricky Williams
The Cannabis Advisory Group (CAG) cannabis advocacy organization is holding a golfing networking event on September 19th featuring former NFL player Ricky Williams. New Jersey Cannabis Event Details CAG advocates Jacqueline Ferraro and Alan Hans-Cohen noted you don’t have to golf to attend the event. It’s Monday, September 19th starting at 12:30 pm at the […]
NJ Cannabis Dispensary Problems Underreported
According to Bloomberg.com, moldy dispensary cannabis and other problems in seven of the 12 NJ cannabis dispensary operators managing 27 dispensary locations the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) oversees have been underreported in New Jersey. While several cannabis companies have been approved for the New Jersey medical and adult-use cannabis markets, none are open yet. […]
Jersey City Says Officials Shouldn’t Interfere with Cannabis Applications
Jersey City Corporation Counsel Peter Baker explained officials should not interfere with cannabis applications. It was during yesterday’s council caucus meeting since two are back on the council’s agenda. “It’s very important that council members and other city officials not interact with applicants, charities, and other non-profits and recuse themselves from the application process or […]
Registration for 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo
Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo from October 17-19 at the Hilton Parsippany in Morris County, NJ, is open. The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo is an educational and networking event for the cannabis industry. It has cannabis safety, quality, and regulatory compliance as the foundation of the program’s educational content. There is a unique […]
New Jersey Home Grow Protest Held at Senate Prez Scutari’s Office
Sativa Cross cannabis activists held a New Jersey home grow protest outside the district office of Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union). It was held in Clark. Little progress has been on the adult-use bill and medical New Jersey home grow bill S 353. It is sponsored by State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). Nor has the […]