Brands Demand Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Operators
A coalition of corporations and trade groups sent a letter to Congress demanding a crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators and also the various platforms that allow the sale of infused “parody brands.” “The use of these famous marks is clearly without the approval of the brand owners. The mimicry of food products has created serious […]
NJCBA Collaborates to Increase Access to New Jersey Cannabis Industry
The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) is working to increase access to the New Jersey cannabis industry through different avenues. To bolster the New Jersey cannabis industry’s nascent job market, the NJCBA is collaborating with CareersinCannabis.com. It is a resource for people interested in entering the New Jersey cannabis industry. They offer innovative ways to highlight non-cannabis […]
Jersey Shore Extracts Seeks Dispensary License in Ocean County
Charles Benson and Candice Johnson are young entrepreneurs running Jersey Shore Extracts seeking a conditional micro adult-use cannabis dispensary license in Ocean County. They have participated in the industry for years and are longtime advocates. Benson and Johnson started a business from scratch while raising three kids. They applied after the adult-use cannabis dispensary application […]
Freestone Farms CBD Produces Quality Flower & Seeks Adult-use Growing, Manufacturing Licenses
Freestone Farms CBD has been producing high-quality organic hemp flower and CBD in South Jersey to prepare for an adult-use cannabis license. “Nothing we feed our plants is synthetic,” Director of Cultivation and Chief Research Officer Gabe Toth said. He explained their inputs are OMRI-certified, which is an organic certification. Toth said their eight acres […]
NJ Adult-Use Cannabis Market & MMJ Hearing Held by Legislature
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the nuances of the adult-use cannabis market and medical cannabis. NJ Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union) said New Jersey could be a leader on the East Coast as the cannabis industry creates jobs, revenue, and taxes. He noted there are affordability issues and the […]
MPX Opens NJ’s 24th MMJ Dispensary in Atlantic City
MPX NJ/iAnthus has finally opened the 24th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary in Atlantic City after first receiving its vertically integrated license in 2018. Their medical cannabis dispensary is located at 157 S. New York Avenue in Atlantic City. They officially opened last Thursday, according to an Instagram post. It reported selling Verano Zen Leaf, […]
Scutari & Stack To Hold New Jersey Adult-use Cannabis Sales Hearing
NJ Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union) and Senator Brian Stack (D-Hudson) announced there will be a public hearing on the implementation of New Jersey adult-use cannabis sales. It will be tomorrow Thursday, May 12th, at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Room Four of the State House Annex in Trenton. “This is an informational hearing on the implementation […]
Jersey City Cannabis Control Board OKs 2 Dispensaries at its 1st hearing
Blossom Dispensary and MMD dispensary were the first two adult-use cannabis dispensaries approved at the first hearing of the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board. Blossom Dispensary Hearing The first company, Blossom Dispensary, was the first dispensary approved by the Planning Board in March and would be located at 746-748 Tonnelle Ave. Peter Kelly and Jay Bhatt […]
Athletes in Cannabis Conference Held in Elizabeth
The Athletes in Cannabis Conference was held in Elizabeth, NJ. It featured lively panels regarding the industry. “This whole sector is an opportunity for everybody,” said Reggie Grant, formerly of the New York Jets which have played in NJ for decades. “I do not smoke weed. But I am a capitalist,” he added. “When you’re […]
CannaGather NJ Next Tuesday Set to Feature Several Cannabis Leaders
The CannaGather NJ event next Tuesday, May 10th will feature cannabis political and industry leaders discussing the latest pot news from the industry. The CannaGather NJ event will be held at the Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City in Hudson County. It is being organized by veterans advocate and businessman Leo Bridgewater who explained the event […]
Hoboken Council Nixes Expanded Cannabis Board
The Hoboken City Council voted down expanding the city’s cannabis review board while okaying an amendment for medical dispensaries approved by the state that would require a waiting period before they can sell retail cannabis. The ordinance to increase the CRB from three members to seven. It included three members of the public and the […]
FDA Warns Companies Labeling Delta-8 THC Products as Healthy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies selling products with Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as health products. This is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters for products containing Delta-8 THC. They say Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects and may be dangerous to consumers. The FDA […]