State lawmakers took steps on two bills Thursday that could bring protections for companies that insure cannabis-related companies in the Garden State and also allow those on workers’ compensation to have their medical weed covered. The state Assembly committee on financial institutions advanced the two bills, but the state Senate has yet to take up […]
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Medical marijuana availability growing in New Jersey
New Jersey has seven medical marijuana dispensaries. Two opened in the last year, and more are likely to open this year, said Sarah Trent, CEO of Valley Wellness, a medical marijuana dispensary that recently applied for a medical cannabis dispensary permit from the state Department of Health. Last week, the DOH issued permits to three additional companies […]
Hemp Eruption Favors Jersey First
Was it really this asinine? Up until last year, 3 federal agencies and 42 state governments were creating contradictory Hemp growing and processing rules often barring hemp-derived product sales and demonizing one particular item, Cannabidol (“CBD”). This exploded in the ensuing 12 months with $641 million in domestic hemp-derived product sales (78% of which was […]
N.J. company must pay for employee’s medical marijuana, appeals court rules
In a ruling that could have far-reaching effects, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled this week that a contractor must reimburse a former employee for the cost of the medical marijuana that he uses to treat his incessant pain from a work-related injury. “This is huge. And the significance of this court decision cannot […]
Pot politics: Some Northeast states regroup on legalization
NEW YORK — A year ago, marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast — it had already passed in three of the region’s states and was a priority for governors in three more, including the populous New York. Now, after legislative efforts stalled and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns, […]
Clearing marijuana offenses in N.J. is coming – if Murphy signs bill this time
People convicted of marijuana offenses are closer to getting their records cleared, as the Legislature voted Monday to pass an expungement bill. “This move will make it possible for thousands of residents now and in the future to truly be able to turn the corner and not have long forgotten mistakes marking them like a […]
N.J. voters to decide on legalizing marijuana in 2020
New Jersey voters will decide next year whether to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. Super-majorities in the state Senate and Assembly on Monday approved putting on the November 2020 ballot a question that if approved would make cannabis use legal in the Garden State for anyone over age 21. In the Senate, it was […]
With legal weed on hold, N.J. leaders now discussing decriminalizing pot
Now that legal marijuana is on hold in New Jersey, state leaders are privately discussing a plan to decriminalize marijuana in the meantime and put an end to arrests for pot possession, NJ Advance Media has learned. Three sources familiar with the issue said lawmakers are in talks about whether to move forward with a bill that […]
N.J. medical marijuana prices could be cut under new plan. They’re now highest in nation.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration will help lower the cost of medical marijuana by requiring for-profit companies entering the market to show how they will cut prices before the the Health Department allows them to operate. With premium dried weed costing as much as $500 an ounce and no insurance company willing to cover the expense, many […]
NJ legal weed vote: Marijuana legalization to be decided in the 2020 election
TRENTON – After nearly two years of back-and-forth over legalizing marijuana, New Jersey legislative leaders announced Monday that legal weed is heading to the polls, setting up a pivotal ballot question in the 2020 election. If voters approve the measure, New Jersey would become the 12th state to legalize marijuana for adult use. All but two […]
