The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) launched its statewide public education campaign on safe cannabis consumption. NJ-CRC Executive Director Jeff Brown noted they are mandated by law to encourage safe use. “We have developed factual, science-based material on cannabis, its effects, and potential risks for all, especially for at-risk populations. Highlighting the effects on […]
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) announced the expanded Phase I NJ cannabis grants winners. Access to capital is the largest hurdle stopping most New Jersey cannabis license entrepreneurs. In this first “Joint Ventures” NJ cannabis grants phase, the NJEDA awarded $250,000 to 48 New Jersey cannabis […]
The pro-corporate cannabis MSO NJCTA released a report criticizing the NJ-CRC for penalizing their members & enabling the legacy market.
The UFCW Local 360 union held its Canna Union Mixer which featured the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and a program moderated by Heady NJ.
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 71 cannabis licenses and failed to renew Curaleaf’s adult-use cannabis license due to labor and social equity issues.
After NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) Commissioner Krista Nash gave the keynote speech at the Working in South Jersey Cannabis Gathering by HNJ, I moderated a panel on jobs in South Jersey cannabis. The panelists included UFCW Local 360 labor union Organizing Director Hugh Giordano, manufacturing license winner & Good Lettuce Company CEO Travis Ally, […]
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) criticized cannabis companies that submitted incomplete applications to begin NJ adult-use sales and are impatient. Brown laid out the expanded Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) process. It would allow for the ten established medical cannabis corporations, eight of which are Multi-State Operators (MSOs), to begin NJ adult-use sales of cannabis. […]
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) released its NJ cannabis licenses prioritization and lists of Impact Zones and other towns.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) released the adult-use cannabis market rules which prioritize social equity and small businesses. However, they do not allow for baked edibles or gummies to be legally sold. At their sixth meeting, they released the interim adult-use cannabis rules. They will serve for a year as more permanent rules […]
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on cannabis labeling and packaging issues during its fifth meeting. CRC Chair Diana Houenou explained the CRC is working hard to develop rules for the adult-use cannabis market for its August 21st deadline. “Writing regulations is hefty work,” she said, noting the tight deadlines. Houenou said they might […]
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 […]
Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Chair Diana Houenou told Heady NJ she is eager to begin establishing cannabis regulations. “I’m thrilled that the Commission is getting up and running and doing the work. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done,” Houenou said. “I don’t expect adult-use cannabis sales to occur this calendar year. […]
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