Zen Leaf & The Botanist Fined Again for Ignoring Medical Cannabis Patients
Verano Zen Leaf and Acreage/The Botanist were fined for the second time in less than 12 months for ignoring medical cannabis patients.
Town Politics Hurting Small Cannabis Companies & Legacy Operators Going Legit
Despite the intentions of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), many legacy operators going legal and small cannabis companies continue to struggle. Red tape and cautious small-town suburban politicians favor large cannabis companies that are Multi-State Operators (MSOs) or backed by former MSO executives. “It’s definitely hard if you’re not a well-capitalized MSO right now,” […]
NJCRC Approves 49 Legal Cannabis Licenses & Discusses Minority Owner Issues
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 49 licenses and discussed minority owners in the New Jersey legal cannabis industry. NJCRC Executive Director Jeff Brown said 1647 applications have been received overall. He said that minority owners submitted 72 percent of them. He explained they had received 175 conditional conversion legal cannabis license applications thus […]
Jersey City Cannabis Board Contradicts Planning Board on Distance Issue
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) insisted that a city council resolution leads to a pin on the map, requiring a 600 ft distance to be enforced, versus the Planning Board’s interpretation of pulling permits merits a pin. They approved two cannabis dispensary applications, denied two, and carried one. Altalune Denied Altalune at 288 Central […]
YOUR FAQ TO LEGAL CANNABIS IN NEW JERSEY
Cannabis is legal for adults in the state of New Jersey. Here’s the most frequently asked questions we come across regarding NJ recreational cannabis.
Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Smoking Out Newark With New Cannabis Lounge
Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon “The Chef” is opening Hashstoria, a cannabis lounge, at 799-805 Broad Street in Newark
Jersey City Council Debates Cannabis Dispensary Distance Issues
The Jersey City Council debated cannabis dispensary distance during their caucus meeting. Two dispensaries were up for approval during their regular Council meeting. Jersey City Commerce Department Director Maynard Woodson noted the Planning Board approved the adult-use cannabis dispensary applicant Green Flamingo on November 29th. They are poised to receive a city resolution, the last […]
Jersey City Cannabis Board OKs 3 Dispensaries, Carries 1 Repp’d by Indicted Attorney
The Jersey City Cannabis Board approved three applications and carried one more where an indicted attorney represented the applicant.
But first… Board attorney Ron Mondello first swore in the new cannabis board Commissioner, Jose Cantarero.
NJCRC Approves 56 Cannabis Licenses; 947 Total At This Time
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 56 adult-use cannabis licenses of different types.
Murphy Highlights NJ Cannabis Business Progress in State of the State
Governor Phil Murphy (D) highlighted NJ cannabis business progress in the State of the State address at the State House in Trenton. He said he “wants the word justice to ring true in every community.” Murphy touted their work “undoing the harm the War on Drugs did to our communities.” Highlighting NJ Cannabis Business Progress […]
Pro-Putin Russian Oligarch Backing Curaleaf Verified
A Russian oligarch backed by President Vladimir Putin is a significant funder of the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf, according to Forensic News. There had been some questions about Curaleaf’s connection to Russian oligarchs. It has now been verified. New documents from Cyprus that have been uncovered detail Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s finances and relationship with […]
NJEDA Announces Launch of Cannabis Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the creation of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program. It is long awaited. Up to $10 million in state funding will be available for applicants. It’s designed to help start-ups with early-stage expenses and technical training. “The establishment of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program will help aspiring small business owners […]