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, […]
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 […]
The Hoboken Planning Board approved the adult-use cannabis Blue Violets dispensary after four hours of testimony that included vocal opposition. They were previously approved by the Hoboken Cannabis Review Board (CRB). Blue Violets dispensary is owned by Lauren and Max Thompson and seeks to open its doors at 628 Washington St. Max Thompson said they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) released its NJ cannabis licenses prioritization and lists of Impact Zones and other towns.
A former Harmony dispensary of Secaucus executive is suing the company and alleging CEO Shaya Brodchandel improperly withdrew company money.
Future cannabis license applicants and gifting entrepreneurs are unhappy cannabis baked edibles and candy were not allowed in the initial adult-use NJ cannabis rules. The regulations announced by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) say the cannabis products that will be allowed are flower, syrup, tablets, capsules, drops, tinctures, lozenges, chewables, topicals, and vapes with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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