This year hasn’t been kind to the hemp industry. The year started well with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approving hemp cultivation in 49 states, including New Jersey. A combination of circumstances has led to a serious sales slump in the hemp market. Hemp Market Problems An initial rush on the market followed the […]
Shady CBD is being promoted as a wonder product due to a mysterious process by one company. Their lack of transparency is a serious problem. A New Jersey-based educator named Nicole Greco came across the company Lyfee that was selling CBD and quickly became disillusioned. Initially, Greco was asked to instruct dental professionals on a […]
A bill on NJ marijuana decriminalization that lessens penalties for 10 grams or less passed the Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee’s remote hearing held Monday with three in favor and two abstentions in cannabis news. The bill that passed was a merger of two pending cannabis reform bills. A.1897 is called “Decriminalizes possession of […]
The Columbia Care Cannabist Vineland medical marijuana dispensary opened in South Jersey in Cumberland County. It became the 11th location to do so.
Former Governor Chris Christie (R) has officially registered to become a lobbyist for a rehabilitation center, one of the industries most likely to oppose cannabis legalization. According to Politico, Christie, and his former Chief of Staff, Rich Bagger have registered to lobby for CleanSlateCenters, a Tennessee-based chain of rehab centers. They registered to lobby on […]
Entrepreneur and tech whiz Elon Musk tweeted in favor of the COVID-19 pandemic “essential” cannabis and the need for criminal justice reform on Saturday. He noted that while the cannabis industry has largely been deemed “essential” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many prisoners for cannabis crimes remain locked up in jail. The issue of the […]
Black Lives Matter (BLM) Protests for George Floyd against police brutality continued across the country since last Saturday. A BLM protest occurred yesterday in Edison on Amboy Ave. As the crowd of some 300 people marched, they chanted, “Say his name, George Floyd!” “No Justice, No Peace!” “I can’t breathe!” “No Trump, No KKK, No […]
The rollout of the new Zen Leaf dispensary in Elizabeth has not been smooth. Many online patients have criticized their initially high prices and accused them of posting fake reviews of their store.
Legislation has been introduced in New Jersey to decriminalize possession of a pound or less of marijuana to advance social justice. Those caught with New Jersey marijuana possession by a police officer would be given a written warning the first time and a $25 fine the second time. Pending charges would be dropped. The records […]
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened in Elizabeth, New Jersey with little fanfare or crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLM George Floyd protests also likely impacted attendance. The traditional “Grand Opening” of a store with public officials cutting a ribbon with oversized scissors in a carnival atmosphere therefore was not possible. Zen Leaf is […]
Protestors enraged about the death of George Floyd flooded cities. Police brutality due to cannabis laws likely fed the pent-up anger. George Floyd died on May 25th when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin crushed his neck by kneeling on him for eight minutes. Floyd was arrested because a convenience store said he used a counterfeit […]
With the economy in turmoil due to COVID-19, the issue of New Jersey cannabis banking has become even more relevant since the congressional passage of the SAFE Banking Act would boost the economy. A bipartisan coalition of bankers and state officials favors protecting banks from penalties for doing business with cannabis companies to stimulate the […]
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