The advocacy group Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM) of New Jersey held a cannabis town hall in Atlantic City recently on local town cannabis laws. New Jersey cannabis advocates and businesspeople Nichelle Santos and Jeff Booker of M4MM organized the town hall to boost town cannabis policy. Their latest M4MM town hall highlighted social justice […]
A New Jersey cannabis license applicant is suing Hopewell Borough and alleging corruption after failing to secure a cannabis dispensary license while Evolve Sky did. She is alleging that Mayor Paul Anzano was instrumental in the city’s only dispensary license going to Evolve Sky/Turning Leaf. Kumer’s cannabis lawsuit says this was a New Jersey backroom […]
New Jersey cannabis policy and social equity were debated at the NJ League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City last week. It’s four conferences at once with New Jersey political, legislative, regulatory, and town leaders and the people who work for them and with them at various events. NJ League of Municipalities Convention Floor The […]
The Hoboken City Council approved Community Host Agreements (CHAs) for Blue Violets and Village Hoboken cannabis dispensaries narrowly despite opposition. During the Public Comment period, Blue Violets co-owner Max Thompson thanked the Council in advance for supporting his CHA. He noted that they received a resolution from them in September after they had passed the […]
Oakland, NJ Councilman John McCann is pushing for the repeal of the town’s recently approved cannabis zoning ordinance, but not everyone agrees with his proposal or his rationale.
In many towns across the Garden State, New Jersey local governments are refusing to listen to the desires of their constituents on cannabis businesses.
The Athletes in Cannabis Conference was held in Elizabeth, NJ. It featured lively panels regarding the industry. “This whole sector is an opportunity for everybody,” said Reggie Grant, formerly of the New York Jets which have played in NJ for decades. “I do not smoke weed. But I am a capitalist,” he added. “When you’re […]
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 […]
With just over two months left to pass ordinances under New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis law, towns are making progress, with some allowing cannabis retailers. The town ordinances vary in both completion and specifications. Rahway, Freehold Borough, Lower, and North Plainfield are among those adopting more cannabis-friendly policies. Towns that do not pass an ordinance will […]
NJ activists in Lambertville have persuaded the council to create a model pro-cannabis law after they almost passed a ban.
The fourth meeting of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on the issues towns are having along with edibles. “The Commissioners have been taking great strides to meet with individuals from different categories to hear their thoughts and concerns,” Houenou said. She called it “truly inspiring” meetings and heartening” to set up a responsible […]
New Jersey towns are weighing their post-legalization options since we will eventually have adult-use cannabis dispensaries operating throughout the state. After debating the issue earlier this year, Verona, NJ, has taken up that debate again. Its Mayor, Jack McEvoy, has indicated they may allow a dispensary there. “Legalizing the recreational sale of marijuana is on […]
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