New Jersey Cannabis

It's A Green Day In New York: 137 Cannabis Licenses Granted, New Jersey Still In The Lead
Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets
New Jersey Debates How To Spend $3.1M In Cannabis Tax, Hawaii Expands Decriminalization, Colorado Revises Social Media Bill And More
Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets
New Jersey Debates How To Spend $3.1M In Cannabis Tax, Hawaii Expands Decriminalization, Colorado Revises Social Media Bill And More
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New Jersey Cannabis Recent News

GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Cannabis Social Equity Licenses In Arizona, Nation's Strictest Medical Marijuana Law And More
South Carolina lawmakers are pushing for medical cannabis policy reform, yet again. However, this time around, a measure green-lighted by the state Senate last month is called by many the "most restrictive cannabis law in the country." In the meantime, a measure that seeks to amend cannabis laws in Maine got a hearing on Tuesday in Augusta.According to the Office of Cannabis Policy, modifications to the state medical and adult-use cannabis programs that LD 40 proposes could put those under 21 at risk and pose additional issues when it comes to licensing, compliance, and program management. Cannabis activists in New Jersey are against a recently introduced bill that would oblige motorists suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis to provide a blood sample to police.They claim the measure from Sen. Shirley K. Turner would empower police in a way that may result in biased treatment towards minorities, reported New Jersey Monitor. Additionally, opponents argue the suggested testing methods are unreliable.GOP legislators in Arizona are showing support for Senate Bill 1262 from Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R) which seeks to address the misuse of the state's social equity program for marijuana dispensaries by large companies and private investors.
Cannabis Dispensaries Outnumber McDonald's, California Has The Most, Oklahoma Highest Number Per Capita
More Pot Shops Than McDonald's  In a significant shift over the past decade, a majority of Americans now reside in states where the recreational use of marijuana is legal. This change comes only twelve years after Colorado and Washington led the way in legalizing the plant for recreational purposes.
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Job Corps' New Stance On Cannabis, Virginia Marijuana Bill Approved And More Reg Updates
A Virginia House panel green-lighted a revised "compromise" version of a bill to legalize and regulate retail marijuana sales in the commonwealth on Thursday. SB 448 from Sen. Aaron R. Rouse (D) advanced through the Senate earlier this month and was passed by the House General Laws Committee on a 12–10 vote. In the meantime, Job Corps, a drug-free and alcohol-free federal program, updated its marijuana drug-testing policy so that testing positive on cannabis would not be a reason for an automatic dismissal. The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) said It will be adding Quick Response (QR) codes to mailed temporary receipts and registration cards by the end of February. New Jersey cannabis activists have gathered at the State House in Trenton on Thursday to celebrate the milestone of over 100,000 people of all ages having avoided being handcuffed over small amounts of cannabis.
Over $2B In Marijuana Sales Since 2018: New Jersey Cannabis Czar Attributes Milestone To Devoted Entrepreneurs And More Updates
sales have surpassed $2 billion since 2018."Today I'm also proud to announce another milestone," Jeff Brown, executive director of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), said during a hearing before the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee this week. "Since we started this work in 2018, cumulative sales of both medicinal cannabis and recreational cannabis have eclipsed $2 billion."
South Dakota Tightens THC Job Rules, New York's Home Grow And Licenses, New Jersey's Road To A Billion-Dollar Cannabis Market
Governor Kristi Noem (R) signed a bill into law last week that allows employers in South Dakota to discipline workers in safety-sensitive roles, such as pilots, construction workers, healthcare professionals, teachers, nursing home employees, and truck drivers among others, who test positive for THC. As previously expected, New York cannabis regulators approved over 100 new marijuana business licenses for retailers, microbusinesses, cultivators, processors and distributors on Friday, alongside green-lighting draft rules for the home cultivation. New Jersey is paving its way toward reaching $1 billion in cannabis sales in 2024. That's according to New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's (NJ-CRC) Executive Director Jeff Brown.The top cannabis official in the state spoke about ways to boost the state's marijuana industry in the years to come, citing proposed rules to expand edible offerings at retailers as an example.
Bring Your Own Marijuana: New Jersey's 2024 Cannabis Lounge Rules Approved Amid Price Challenges
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved rules for cannabis consumption areas on January 23, signaling growth opportunities for the industry.
2024 Oscars Of Marijuana Equity: Analyst Nominations Spotlight Key State Performers
In his latest cannabis sector equity report, senior analyst Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates offers a detailed examination of the cannabis sector's landscape in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Some Professions May Lose Employment Protections Over Medical Marijuana Use In South Dakota, Iowa Expands Offerings & More Updates
Delaware Rep Wants To Loosen Requirements For Medical Marijuana, New Mexico Has Too Many Weed Operators & More
Mississippi: Testing Lab Owner Comments On Halting Product Sales And Re-Testing 
'No Tolerance For Illicit Retailers' Says NY Gov Hochul, New Jersey's Underage Intoxication Laws And More
Governor Kathy Hochul, New York AG Letitia James and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) closed down Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for selling unregulated cannabis products without a license.
This Is The Latest NJ Dispensary To Organize With UFCW Local 360
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 confirmed Wednesday that New Jersey-based dispensary NJ Leaf is the latest company to organize with the union. The dispensary owner, Ritesh Shah says he fully supports this decision.
New Jersey Update: 64 Retail Licenses Issued, Dispensaries, Factories And More Coming Soon
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) in New Jersey made significant strides in the state's cannabis market, approving 64 new licenses, including cultivators, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, reta
Cannabis Businesses Of All Sizes Popping Up In New Jersey, Including One Owned By Famous NJWeedman
As cannabis policy evolves in New Jersey, companies continue to solidify their presence in the emerging market.
Testimony Of Drug Recognition Expert Deemed Reliable Against Impaired Drivers, Decides NJ Supreme Courts
New Jersey’s Supreme Court recently confirmed that the testimony of drug recognition expert is reliable enough to be used as evidence in court against impaired drivers.
Legacy Operator NJWeedman Goes Legit, Meet & Greet With Vic Mensa In IL & More New Cannabis Stores
Underground Legacy Operator NJWeedman Goes Legit, Gets Green Light To Open Legal Cannabis Dispensary
Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon Opens Weed Lounge In NJ, MMJ Retail In FL And Latest Shop Openings
Celebrity Collab To Bring Cannabis Lounging To Newark, New West Hollywood's Place To Unwind
Products With This Rare Weed Compound Hit Shelves In Three Canadian Provinces And More
As the top US cannabis market, California is witnessing an influx of THCV products, some of the top-selling Canadian provinces are getting in on it, too.
Federal Firearms Exception Unearthed In Jersey City's Police Cannabis Screening Lawsuit
Jersey City initiated legal action in federal court to establish policies for screening and terminating police officers based on cannabis use.
New Jerseyites Don't Mind Smelling Weed In Public, State Regulators Launch Cannabis Safety Campaign
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced the launch of its year-long statewide cannabis safety campaign. As of Monday, Oct 16, billboards, posters, web and social media advertising as well as interactive TV ads will promote being "Cannabis Smart. Cannabis Safe"
Diverse Voices, One Industry: Cannabis Social Equity Stories, What Worked & What Didn't
“This is incredibly hard,” said Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.
Efforts To Make Cannabis Industry Equitable Are Paying Off In These Two States
Illinois' Legal Marijuana Industry Booms
NJ Court Sets Precedent: Employer Must Reimburse Worker For Medical Marijuana In Workers' Comp Case
In a landmark decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division has set a precedent by ruling that an employer must reimburse an employee for medical marijuana expenses within the context of a workers' compensation case.