Cannabis Advocates Spark Debate With Ocean County Freeholders
Cannabis advocates recently attended the Ocean County Freeholder meeting to protest their ban on the sale of cannabis in their borders. Last month, the Ocean County Freeholders drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county. Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entirely Republican board was unanimous in […]
Legal NJ Cannabis Hearing Hosted By Legislative Black Caucus
The Legislative Black Caucus held a hearing on legal New Jersey cannabis. It was facilitated by NJ Senator Ron Rice (D-Essex), who introduced a decriminalization bill instead of legalization. Legal New Jersey Cannabis Hearing Held Numerous individuals from New Jersey and other states gave testimony for and against cannabis legalization. A wide range of voices […]
NJ Cannabusiness Association Educating NJ Officials
The New Jersey Cannabusiness Association (NJCBA) held an event for state and local officials today at the Trenton War Memorial. It featured a variety of local politicians and legislators from various municipalities throughout New Jersey. The event was facilitated by Cannabusiness Association President Scott Rudder. CannaBusiness Association Education There is an assumption that cannabis will […]
12-Year Old Sues U.S. Government Over Access To Cannabis
A 12-year-old girl has sued the United States government over access to medical cannabis for her health and for justice. According to her lawyers, it’s the first time a child who needs lifesaving medicine has stood up to the government. In a 98-page brief filed in July 2017 by five named plaintiffs, an argument for […]
AG Jeff Sessions’ Rescission Of Cole Memo Backfires
United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s canceling the Cole Memo, allowing the state legal cannabis markets to function, has backfired greatly. Many are unhappy with it. Sessions basically declared war on the cannabis industry when he rescinded an Obama-era directive known as the Cole Memo. In essence, the memo declared that federal prosecutions for cannabis […]
NJ Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Cannabis ‘Products’
On March 5th, the New Jersey Assembly Oversight, Reform & Federal Regulations Committee will hear testimony on the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey. New Jersey will ramp up its efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in the next few weeks. Do You Want to be Heard on Cannabis? On March 5th, the New Jersey Assembly […]
NRA ex-President: MMJ Should Not Impact Gun Ownership
The former President of the National Rifle Association (NRA) David Keene stated in an op-ed, medical marijuana users should not have to give up their second amendment rights. “The refusal of the federal government to accede to the judgment of the states on the issue has created problems for tens or even hundreds of thousands of […]
Several New States Consider Cannabis Legalization Policy
While Jeff Sessions continues to vilify cannabis and its users, the rest of the country is turning the corner on understanding cannabis legalization and breaking past the myths many endured and believed for years. As a result of the changing mindset, several states are looking to legalize cannabis as momentum builds throughout the country. Quite […]
Ocean County Freeholders Banning Cannabis As Progress Seen Elsewhere
The Ocean County Freeholders have drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county. Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entire Ocean County Republican committee was unanimous in their support for the resolution. These actions mimic the reefer madness we continue to see coming from old-fashioned thinking, similar […]
Industrial Hemp Bill Approved By New Jersey Committee
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) introduced a bill (A1330) that allows industrial hemp farming. It also establishes an industrial hemp license in New Jersey. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee approved the bill. Hemp is a non-psychoactive substance with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less. It is unable to make a user […]
Legislators To Murphy On NJ Cannabis Reform: Not So Fast
Some legislators are hesitant to support Governor Phil Murphy’s call for NJ cannabis reform. Senators Joe Vitale (D-Middlesex), Ron Rice (D-Essex), Dick Codey (D-Essex), Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May), Shirley Turner (D-Mercer), and Brian Stack (D-Hudson) are for cannabis reform. NJ Legislators’ Cannabis Reluctance Two additional Senate Democrats, Nicholas Sacco (D-Hudson) and James Beach (D-Camden), […]
NJ Cannabis Law Is Cornerstone To Criminal Justice Reform
Whether you voted for Governor Phil Murphy (D) or not, one thing that seems obvious is that NJ cannabis law reform enthusiasts love him. He is serious about criminal justice reform. Murphy Stays Course On NJ Cannabis Law Reform Prior to Murphy taking the stage at his inaugariation, the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan were […]