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 […]
The Borough of Highland Park, NJ, in Middlesex County, is ready to implement adult-use Jersey cannabis legalization while Somerville and Morristown debate it. Highland Park Ready for Jersey Cannabis Dispensaries Highland Park Councilman Matthew Hersh explained they passed a resolution and applied to the State to approve adult-use cannabis companies last August. “I absolutely support […]
The second meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) was held, focusing on third-party cannabis lab testing regulations. It was held virtually again, with 334 people logged on at one point to watch on Zoom. “Thank you for tuning in to the second CRC meeting,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. Easing into Cannabis […]
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened the 16th dispensary location in New Jersey today with its satellite retail shop in Neptune in Monmouth County in Central Jersey. “New Jersey’s expansion into [responsible] use is a significant milestone within a core market of ours and presents exciting growth potential for Verano,” said Verano Co-Founder and CEO George […]
The independent Garden State Dispensary (GSD) has been bought by the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Ayr Wellness for $101 million. GSD has three open dispensaries in Woodbridge, Union Township, and Eatontown, in Middlesex, Union, and Monmouth Counties, respectively. They have the largest retail footprint of any operator. Garden State Dispensary Operations Acquired They have a 30,000 […]
The Acreage-owned Botanist dispensary is set to open this week in Williamstown in Gloucester County and be the 15th New Jersey dispensary.
Bayonne has taken the lead in establishing adult-use cannabis regulations while many other towns debate and others come out against allowing sales. The Bayonne Council had sought to pass the ordinance since before legalization was signed into law on February 22nd at their meetings earlier in February and January. They were waiting for Murphy to […]
Product recalls of moldy cannabis made by Curaleaf and sold by the GTI Rise dispensary in Paterson and Curaleaf dispensary in Bellmawr have been issued. In their Product Recall, GTI Rise noted the mold was found in two batches of the Banana Foster strain (or cultivar). It was grown by Curaleaf NJ, which they wholesaled. […]
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) Rise announced their Paramus store opening in New Jersey yesterday. It is the 14th dispensary location in New Jersey. This is GTI Rise’s second location in New Jersey and the 54th store for the Multi-State Operator (MSO). Their main location is in Paterson. Profits from the first day of sales will […]
The City of Camden is debating whether to allow marijuana or MJ dispensaries, while many small-town and suburban mayors and police are complaining about the passage of cannabis reform. Camden business administrator Jason Asuncion said the city’s attorney is reviewing the cannabis legislation. Reviewing MJ Dispensaries Laws “There are important decision-making points for the city […]
Cannabis company 1906 New Highs CEO Peter Barsoom sees many opportunities in his home state of New Jersey in the cannabis industry as licenses become available. He grew up in East Brunswick, NJ, in Middlesex County until he left for college. Barsoom said he used cannabis in college but stopped when he found certain strains […]
NJ Cannabis Insider held a virtual conference featuring incoming CRC Chair Dianna Houenou and Executive Director Jeff Brown.
Dan Ulloa
Heady NJ Staff