New Cannabis & Homegrow Bill in New Jersey Assembly
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora plans to introduce a new bill legalizing cannabis that includes homegrow to the New Jersey Assembly.
Murphy Unshaken By Feds, Will Move NJ Weed Legalization
Governor-elect Phil Murphy (D) is unshaken by federal opposition to cannabis and will move forward with his plan for NJ weed legalization.
NJ Legislature Begins New Session With Cannabis at the Forefront
Senator Nick Scutari once again introduced legislation to legalize NJ recreational cannabis to the legislature. Under the bill, measures would be in place to prevent the sale or distribution of marijuana to people under 21. The act is designed to eliminate the problems caused by the unregulated manufacture, distribution, and use of marijuana. It will […]
Senator Booker Fights For New Jersey and Federal Marijuana Legalization
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) came out swinging against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session’s decision to rescind the Cole memo, which allows states to regulate cannabis. It sent the cannabis industry into confusion.
Over $300 Million Plus Expected From NJ Cannabis Industry
The Brach Eichler law firm estimates that $300 to $500 million could be collected in tax revenue and fees from the legal NJ cannabis industry. The overall revenue from the legal cannabis business could be close to $1 billion. Two Brach Eichler lawyers are Governor Murphy’s healthcare transition committee. The firm is based in Roseland, […]
NJ Mayor: I Don’t Want Cannabis Anywhere In Garfield
Garfield is the first northern New Jersey town to take a proactive measure to ban cannabis sales. Mayor Richard Rigoglioso is against it. Only a few New Jersey shore towns have weighed in on their decision to ban or allow recreational cannabis sales. Banning Cannabis Sales Some NJ Shore towns, including Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant […]
MMJ Advocates Rally in Front of New Jersey Statehouse
A group of about twenty-five protesters and MMJ advocates gathered in front of the New Jersey Statehouse today to greet lawmakers as they arrived for inaugural proceedings. The group of patients and citizens voiced concern for medical cannabis patients’ growing rights. Cannabis advocates gathered to bring attention to the need for a homegrow provision in […]