Terrapin Care Station Wins Lawsuit Delaying Rival Dispensary in Hoboken
The small cannabis corporation Multi-State Operator (MSO) Terrapin Care Station won when a Hudson County judge ruled that rival Harmony Dispensary must submit to a review board before opening a Hoboken cannabis dispensary. They filed a lawsuit in September 2020. They asked the court whether Harmony Dispensary must comply with regulations after they submitted documents […]
Moldy Cannabis In NJ: Curaleaf & GTI Rise Recall Weed
Product recalls of moldy cannabis made by Curaleaf and sold by the GTI Rise dispensary in Paterson and Curaleaf dispensary in Bellmawr have been issued. In their Product Recall, GTI Rise noted the mold was found in two batches of the Banana Foster strain (or cultivar). It was grown by Curaleaf NJ, which they wholesaled. […]
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. […]
New Jersey Prepares for Post Cannabis Legalization Society
Adult-use cannabis legalization has finally passed the New Jersey legislature. It remains to be seen what happens next with the details on the local level. Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) proposed another referendum. That would be to guarantee money derived from cannabis sales goes toward social programs and the police. However, neither Governor Phil Murphy […]
NJ Legislators Tackle Medical Cannabis Costs in Certain Situations
The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee passed a bill to allow medical cannabis coverage in worker’s compensation and car insurance cases. The bill, A 1708, passed the committee 7-4 on party lines. While medical marijuana is not covered by health insurance, should this bill become law, companies paying out worker’s compensation cases would have to […]
NJ Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Telemedicine
A bill formally allowing cannabis telemedicine was approved by the New Jersey Assembly and the State Senate. First-time patients could see the doctor in person for their initial examination and then subsequent appointments via cannabis telemedicine. This is unlike special COVID exemptions. Only patients who have limited mobility would be allowed to have exclusively online […]
Lefty Grimes and Sativa Cross: Unconventional Activism and Podcasting
Sativa Cross and lead activist Lefty Grimes advocate for NJ medical cannabis with unconventional tactics and a podcast.
Issues Implementing Cannabis Home Delivery Remain
In the wake of COVID-19’s social distancing regulations, cannabis home delivery has been a major issue for medical cannabis patients. For many sickly medical cannabis patients, cannabis home delivery is a serious issue. Many have great difficulty traveling due to their condition. Some face challenges due to physical handicaps. Others are afraid of the effects […]
Recognizing Pride Month with NJ Cannabis Activist Leader Jay Lassiter
Jay Lassiter is a long-time NJ cannabis activist, and LGBT rights advocate. June is Pride Month and a perfect time to get his perspective.
Medical Cannabis Dispensary Considered By Verona Council
The Verona Township Council is considering allowing a medical cannabis dispensary within its city limits. At a virtual council meeting held last week, the council heard a presentation from Devra Karlebach, CEO of Green Thumb Industries (GTI) NJ which seeks to open a dispensary in town. She was introduced by well-known cannabis attorney Paul Josephson […]
Cannabis Strain Named for Advocate at Harmony Dispensary
A new cannabis strain has been released by Harmony dispensary in Secaucus named BridgeH20 after veteran advocate and businessman Leo Bridgewater. Bridgewater is the Director of Veteran’s Outreach for Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) and has been a leader for legalization here in New Jersey while involved in the cannabis industry across the country. He […]
Justice Grown Bloc in Ewing Gets NJ Medical Marijuana Growing Permit
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued its latest permit for an ATC to grow NJ medical marijuana to Justice Grown Bloc in Ewing. They are a cannabis corporation that is a Multi-State Operator (MSO). To issue the permit, the NJDOH reviewed the site several times to examine its security and cultivating ability, along […]