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 […]
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 […]
JC Passes Medical Cannabis Tax as Adult-use Negotiations Fruitless
Governor Phil Murphy will likely have to conditionally veto the cannabis bills and hope the legislature changes them. That is doubtful. Meanwhile, the Jersey City Council passed a medical cannabis tax. “The last thing any of us want is our kids getting tied up in the criminal justice system. Especially kids of color,” Murphy said. […]
Social Equity Webinar Hosted By Black Cannabis
John Bailey of the organization Black Cannabis led a policy discussion webinar on social equity in the industry in New Jersey. “We’re at an interesting time New Jersey, as we always are,” Assistant Commissioner of Medical Marijuana Jeff Brown said. “We’re “on the precipice of something great here. Once the politics are ironed out, we’ll […]
NJ Cannabis Prosecutions Halted But Arrests Continue
In cannabis news, NJ Attorney General Gurbir announced the halting of cannabis prosecutions would continue, while the pace of cannabis arrests has not decreased in Newark. This comes as NJ Governor Phil Murphy continues to refuse to sign the cannabis decriminalization and implementation bills that passed the legislature on December 17th. The refusal has greatly […]
NJ Towns Make Cannabis Dispensary Plans
Roselle is moving ahead with cannabis dispensary plans while Bayonne waits for final adult-use approval from Trenton. Orange, South Orange, and Flemington are planning ahead. The Roselle Borough City Council introduced an ordinance last week to regulate medical cannabis. The ordinance passed its first reading unanimously, with one member absent. Roselle Mayor Joseph Signorello III […]
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 […]
Zen Leaf Coming to Neptune, Breakwater Wants Asbury Park
Zen Leaf is opening a medical cannabis dispensary in nearby Neptune in Monmouth County, and Breakwater dispensary announced it is trying to open a location in Asbury Park. Zen Leaf Dispensary and Neptune The Multi-State Operator (MSO) Zen Leaf wants to open in Neptune in a former Smashburger location on Route 66. They are much […]
President Joe Biden Looks More Progressive on Cannabis
President Joe Biden looks like he will be a more progressive president than Donald Trump as his nominees have expressed support for cannabis reform. In his inaugural speech as the 46th President of the United States of America, he called for unity and racial justice. “The dream of justice deferred will be a dream no […]
New York Cannabis Legalization Supported by Governor Cuomo in 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he supports the legalization of New York cannabis in their 2021 legislative session. Cuomo’s budget proposal includes the creation of an Office of Cannabis Management which would manage their cannabis market to create “robust social and economic equity benefits to ensure New York’s law will create an egalitarian adult-use market […]