NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Focuses on Towns & Edibles
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 Homegrow Struggle Continues with Optimism
The adult-use and medical New Jersey cannabis homegrow bill S3582 found new sponsors last week. But it still has many hills to climb to become the law of the land. Senator Troy Singleton’s (D-Burlington) medical cannabis bill S3420 has gained sponsors in Senators Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth). He is a known supporter of medical homegrow, and […]
Cannabis Social Equity Applicants Focus of Third NJ CRC Meeting
The third NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on cannabis social equity applicants and cannabis license issues raised by the public. “I’m really excited to have everyone join us for this conversation,” said NJ CRC Chair Dianna Houenou. “Getting acclimated to a new state agency and new information is not easy,” she admitted. Former NJ […]
NJCBA Alliances Ensure Minority Representation in NJ Cannabis
The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) announced alliances with economic justice and business advocates to ensure minority representation in the NJ cannabis industry. “Whether potential license holders or general contractors or subcontractors, the state must ensure that people of color are part of the economic fabric of the cannabis industry that gets woven in the […]
Hoboken Cannabis Review Board Approves Harmony Dispensary
Harmony Dispensary received unanimous support for its plan to open a dispensary from the Hoboken Cannabis Review Board. It’s main competitor Terrapin applied for a license in the 2019 round, which should have been announced 16 months ago. Despite not having a license, Terrapin is protective of their Hoboken turf and sued Harmony Dispensary so […]
Local Cannabis Law Options Highlighted by NJ League of Municipalities
The NJ League of Municipalities held a webinar to advise towns on the nature of cannabis law and allowing or banning businesses. Attorney Dennis Galvin explained that the deadline to ban cannabis sales is August 21st, 2021. Late August is also when the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) might consider a license application round. This was […]
New Jersey Adult-use Cannabis Bills Signed By Governor Phil Murphy
Governor Phil Murphy announced he signed the New Jersey adult-use cannabis referendum market enabling bill, the possession decriminalization bill, and a clean-up bill. After great debate and failed negotiations, the legislature passed the cannabis clean-up bill this morning. “I signed three bills that will fulfill the promise of the constitutional amendment the people overwhelmingly of […]
Republican Senator Introduces NJ Cannabis Home Grow Bill
Senator Gerry Cardinale (R-Bergen) introduced NJ cannabis home grow legislation yesterday to legalize owning up to six plants. The bill is S. 3407, “Legalizes possession of six or fewer marijuana plants, subject to enactment of legalizing marijuana or cannabis for personal use.” “The people of New Jersey made it clear in November that they want […]
Marijuana News: Cannabis Legalization Deal Reached
In New Jersey marijuana news, a deal on cannabis reform was finally reached after the previous agreement fell apart on Jan 8th.
Singleton Bill Might Help NJ Minority Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) is sponsoring a bill to help NJ minority entrepreneurs access capital and technical assistance that could have negative repercussions. State Senator Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) is the other primary cosponsor of S. 2875. It would allow an investment fund to lend money to cannabis license applicants who are minority entrepreneurs, women, or […]
Arcview Holds New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Panel
The elite Arcview investor group held a New Jersey cannabis legalization panel on its effects on social justice and business.
New Jersey Towns Weigh Cannabis Legalization Options
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 […]