In the latest NJ cannabis news, the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved five cannabis dispensary applications, including one owned by Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker. Legacy to Lifted, LLC at 490 West Side Ave was first. They were previously carried. Attorney Micci Weiss noted they received state approval from the NJCRC on October […]
The New Jersey Assembly Finance Committee passed a bill to make it easier for cannabis companies to do business with banks. The bill is A4263 “Protects financial institutions and insurers doing business with the cannabis industry from being penalized by State regulators.” If it passes, the State of New Jersey cannot “prohibit, penalize, or otherwise […]
2022 has been a pivotal year for Ayr Wellness in New Jersey. They took over a large-scale cultivation expansion and began adult-use sales at its three retail locations.
They also introduced its national brand into the wholesale market and its retail stores. Ayr is now among the several hundred dispensaries now OK’d to operate in New Jersey. They also have the maximum of 3 dispensaries allowed in the state.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 121 cannabis licenses and tentative rules for cannabis consumption areas. “We’re going to kinda easy this month. It’s only 113,” Executive Director Jeff Brown joked after many were issued last month.
Many companies applied for a conditional license.
They have to convert to what is known as an “annual license” to open their doors.
The winners were as follows:
The Jersey City Planning Board approved the Uforia and Green Flamingo adult-use cannabis dispensaries to operate in the northern Heights neighborhood without controversy. Uforia Dispensary Reviewed The first application was for Uforia LLC. The owner is Bashkim Spahi. The Uforia dispensary would be at 138 Griffith St in the Heights off Central Avenue. The Jersey […]
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved five adult-use cannabis dispensaries during their November meeting including Lifted Vision. Strictly CBD Turns to Cannabis The first application was Strictly CBD at 394 Communipaw Ave. Their cannabis dispensary application was approved by the Planning Board in March. Co-owner Venus Smith said she has lived in Jersey […]
East Orange is the 10th New Jersey town that passed an ordinance allowing cannabis consumption lounges. However, finding a location will be a problem. The city actually passed its ordinance, which included cannabis consumption lounges last year. However, no organization except Heady NJ is tracking the progress of local cannabis legalization implementation ordinances and publishing […]
The Jersey City Council defeated an ordinance to cap cannabis dispensaries in the city at 55 due to concerns regarding equity & the number.
Home grow prisoner and longtime cannabis entrepreneur Mario Ramos is free from the intensive supervision program and seeking an adult-use cannabis dispensary license in Jersey City. As a former High Times employee, the Law considered him a great prize. Ramos was first locked up for 13 months and 18 days. After the referendum and the […]
Hoboken has made progress on the Story Dispensary and JJ Dispensary Hoboken cannabis applications despite opposition and incompetence in Public Relations. The Hoboken Planning Board unanimously approved (8-0) the controversial Story Dispensary after five meetings that lasted for about 25 hours. The association of the building where the dispensary would be located hired an attorney […]
The medical cannabis dispensary Sweetspot opened the 29th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary in Voorhees in Camden County. They are a Multi-State Operator (MSO) in four states, including New Jersey, with one dispensary in each state. Their other dispensaries are in Maryland, Maine, and Rhode Island. Their headquarters is in Rhode Island. The opening of […]
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved more than 300 adult-use cannabis licenses during their first live/hybrid meeting. It was held at the Civil Service Commission building in downtown Trenton. “It’s good to see everyone in person,” NJCRC Chair Diana Houenou said. Many people were in the audience hoping to win licenses. Along with […]
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