1st NJ Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Micro Biz Leaf Haus Holding Grand Opening Thursday
Leaf Haus is the first New Jersey adult use cannabis dispensary micro-business to have a Grand Opening this Thursday, August 17th, at noon. They’ll be the 33rd New Jersey recreational adult use cannabis dispensary to open by Heady NJ’s count. Leaf Haus is the first NJ cannabis dispensary that is a micro-business top open. It […]
Jersey City Moves Cannabis Law Revisions and Dispensary OKs
The Jersey City Council reviewed the second reading of their long-awaited revised cannabis law, which seeks to cap the number of dispensaries at 48 during their caucus and the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) reviewed cannabis company applications. The proposed Jersey City cannabis law imposes a cap of 48 New Jersey cannabis dispensaries, with 8 per […]
NJ Town Cannabis Social Equity Forum Held in Plainfield
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) of NJ held a forum on New Jersey cannabis social equity issues that featured NJWeedman. Nichelle Santos of CannaCoverage and Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) spearheaded the event with the NFBPA. NJ Assembly Speaker Pro-Tempore Benji Wimberly (D-Passaic) gave the keynote speech. He was a legislative leader […]
NJ Cannabis News: Senate Hearing Features NJ-CRC
In NJ cannabis news, the State Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on cannabis legalization featuring the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC).
Governor Murphy Celebrates Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization
Earlier today, Governor Murphy tweeted about the legalization of cannabis, highlighting the opportunities created in the NJ cannabis rollout.
NJ Recreational Cannabis Sales Up to Almost $200 Million
New Jersey recreational cannabis sales for the 3rd quarter of the year totaled $177,710,764. They have been high since the beginning. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) reported sales from July 2022 to September 2022 totaled $116,572,533. With medicinal cannabis sales included, the total went up even further. There are now 20 dispensaries in New […]
NJ Landlords Exploiting Cannabis Real Estate Rules And License Applicants
New Jersey landlords are exploiting cannabis real estate requirements and town rules that only allow cannabis companies in a few locations. The fight for a good cannabis real estate location has become a fierce game. Suppose a conditionally licensed company wants to open its doors. In that case, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (NJCRC) rules […]
Story Dispensary Hearing Drags Hoboken Planning Board Due to Cannabis Opposition
The Hoboken Planning Board held the second part of a hearing for the controversial Story cannabis Dispensary which saw great opposition.
Morristown Cannabis Licensing Process Raises Questions
The competitive and arbitrary nature of the Morristown Cannabis adult-use dispensary application process has raised several questions. Uma Flowers is a cannabis company based in Pepperell, MA, owned by Indian American women. They won council approval to operate a Morristown cannabis dispensary in Morris County. It was a process like New Jersey’s disastrous medical licensing […]
JC Cannabis Control Board OKs 2 Cannabis Dispensaries & Delays 2
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved two dispensaries last night while delaying two other applicants. Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea spoke in favor of the Jersey Leaf dispensary at 554 West Side Ave. He noted the principal owners are the Margetis family, who have owned businesses for 30 years in the city. O’Dea […]
NJ Adult-Use Cannabis Market & MMJ Hearing Held by Legislature
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the nuances of the adult-use cannabis market and medical cannabis. NJ Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union) said New Jersey could be a leader on the East Coast as the cannabis industry creates jobs, revenue, and taxes. Also he wanted to decrease the stigma around […]
Maplewood Cannabis Ordinance Passed as Towns Enact Laws
The Maplewood cannabis ordinance allowing four dispensaries was passed unanimously by the Township Committee as New Jersey towns make progress on enacting legalization implementation laws. “Thank you, everyone who worked on that ordinance,” said Mayor Frank McGhee. They will allow four dispensaries. The Essex County town will also allow five delivery licenses, one cultivator, one […]