The Effects of the Announcement of the 2019 Medical Marijuana Licenses
Since the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced the winners of 14 cultivation and four vertically integrated medical marijuana licenses, great changes are coming to New Jersey cannabis. “The current alternative treatment centers have not kept pace with patient need,” said CRC Chairwoman Dianna Houenou. “We constantly hear from patients that prices are […]
CRC Announces Cultivation, Vertical Winners of 2019-21 NJ Medical Cannabis License
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced the winners of the 2019 medical cannabis applications for cultivation and vertical licenses.
NJCRC Holds Webinar for Budding Adult-use Cannabis Entrepreneurs
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) held a webinar on what adult-use cannabis entrepreneurs should know before applying for a NJ Cannabis license. “We really want to give an orientation overview of how businesses can prep for their applications,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. She noted over 1100 people tuned into the webinar. CRC Executive […]
Booker, Warren Call on DOJ to Remove Cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970, the Attorney General can remove a substance from the CSA by working with the Secretary of Health […]
Cannademix Cannabis Conference Focuses Social Equity & Adult-use Rollout
The Cannademix cannabis conference featured notable panelists discussing cannabis social equity as the New Jersey adult-use cannabis market is being developed. Organized by activist and entrepreneur Josh Alb, the cannabis conference was a success with many enjoying the panels and vendors. Discussing Cannabis Social Equity Edison Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman moderated a Cannademix panel with advocate […]
New York Cannabis Control Board Holds 1st Meeting, Medical Homegrow Delayed
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met for the first time this week and began implementing legalization. However, medical homegrow implementation is delayed. NYC National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Executive Director Ryan Lepore noted that the CCB appointments were delayed. So regulations regarding medical homegrow were also delayed. He said […]
Cannabis Education and Policy Event Cannademix at Middlesex College
This Friday at Middlesex College in Edison, Cannademix will feature experts in policy, cannabis education, and sports at a free event. It is being organized by Josh Alb. He is a scientist and activist who organized a march to end the War on Drugs last year. Alb wants a license in his hometown of Edison. […]
NJ NECANN Cannabis Convention Focused on Legal Market Moves
The NECANN cannabis convention in Atlantic City featured a range of panels, exhibitors, and vendors preparing for New Jersey’s budding adult-use cannabis market. “We stand to be the second-largest cannabis market in the nation. Outside of California,” said NJ CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) board member and businesswoman Tara “Misu” Sargente. “New Jersey is going to be […]
MORE ACT Repealing Cannabis Prohibition Passes House Judiciary Committee Again
The United States Congress House Judiciary Committee has once more passed the MORE Act, which would end federal cannabis prohibition. The committee passed HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The bill repeals the federal prohibition of cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This would provide […]
NJ Governor Debate Features Cannabis
During the NJ Governor debate between Governor Phil Murphy (D) and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R), the candidates discussed cannabis. Ciattarelli made it clear he does not approve of the legalization of adult-use cannabis and the establishment of a cannabis industry. He consistently fearmongered on the issue, claiming there has been mass disorder. Cannabis Debated […]
NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Postpones Virtual Cannabis Webinar
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is postponing an informational cannabis webinar to Wednesday, October 13th, at 7 p.m. It was initially scheduled for tomorrow at 7. The CRC postponed it to provide more notice for the public and allow more time for questions to be submitted. The webinar will illuminate recently established recreational […]
Legacy Cannabis Entrepreneur Moe Weed Offering Trenton $10,000 to Fix Potholes
The legacy cannabis entrepreneur Moe of Moe Weed is offering the City of Trenton $10,000 to fix potholes in the South Ward. He wants to give the city money for the potholes since they often say it’s a budget issue and they cannot afford to pave the roads. “They can’t really say they don’t have […]