Cannabis Banking Passes House Again in Time for 4/20
9:19am By Dan UlloaIn time for 4/20, the House of Representatives voted for the SAFE Banking Act, which would protect financial institutions providing cannabis banking. Members of Congress approved H.R. 1996, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act by 321-101. The…Medical Cannabis Patients Make Advances on 4/20 Eve
Mon 8:36pm By Dan UlloaGovernor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a bill establishing telemedicine because he thought it would be too onerous on cannabis patients. The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of the patient being reimbursed for medical cannabis in Vincent Hager v. M&K…AG Eliminates Mandatory Minimums for Non-Violent Drug Offenses After Conditional Veto
Mon 12:48pm By Dan UlloaGovernor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed the mandatory minimum sentencing bill due to a poison bill. AG Gurbir Grewal issued a directive eliminating Mandatory Minimum sentences for Non-Violent Drug Offenses. Grewal issued a statewide directive to law…Local Cannabis Law Options Highlighted by League of Municipalities
Mon 12:28pm By Dan UlloaThe League of Municipalities held a webinar to advise towns on the nature of cannabis ordinances allowing or banning businesses. Attorney Dennis Galvin explained that the deadline for action to ban cannabis sales is August 21st, 2021. Late August is also when…Second Zen Leaf Location Opens in Neptune, 16th in New Jersey
Apr 16, 2021, 10:03 am By Dan UlloaVerano Zen Leaf opened the 16th dispensary location in New Jersey today with its satellite location in Neptune. “New Jersey’s expansion into adult-use is a significant milestone within a core market of ours and presents exciting growth potential for…Second Zen Leaf Location Opens in Neptune, 16th Dispensary in New Jersey
Apr 16, 2021, 10:03 am By Dan UlloaVerano Zen Leaf opened the 16th dispensary location in New Jersey today with its satellite location in Neptune. “New Jersey’s expansion into adult-use is a significant milestone within a core market of ours and presents exciting growth potential for…Historic First NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Meeting Held
Apr 12, 2021, 3:59 pm By Dan UlloaThe NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) met for the first time 21 months after the Jake Honig Act establishing the CRC was signed into law. They elected a Vice-Chair, took over the Division of Medical Marijuana from the NJ Department of Health, established…Princeton Cannabis Task Force Holds First Meeting and Leads the Way
Apr 9, 2021, 12:41 pm By Dan UlloaThe Princeton Cannabis Task Force held its first meeting and began creating new cannabis policies for the town. While thorough, a Green Rusher looking for permission to open a business in town or a libertarian might be a little disappointed at its nature. They…Cannabis License Applicants & Lawyers Advised at NJ Bar Conference
Apr 8, 2021, 8:04 pm By Dan UlloaThe NJ State Bar Association held a virtual cannabis conference with presentations from some of the state’s leading cannabis lawyers for lawyers and cannabis license applicants. Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), who sold his in stock in Garden State…CRC Chair Dianna Houenou Eager to Begin Cannabis Regulations, See Sales Next Year
Apr 8, 2021, 3:21 pm By Dan UlloaCannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) chair Diana Houenou is eager to being establishing cannabis regulations. “I’m thrilled that the Commission is going getting up and running and doing the work. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done,” Houenou…Schumer Pushing Federal Legalization, Harris Reveals Biden’s Apathy
Apr 7, 2021, 1:15 pm By Dan UlloaU.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is adamant about passing federal legalization while Vice President Kamala Harris revealed Biden’s indifference. “I want to make my arguments to him, as many other advocates will,” Schumer said. “But at…The New Fad of Delta 8 THC Unregulated by The Feds, Yet
Apr 6, 2021, 7:33 pm By Dan UlloaDerived from legal hemp, Delta 8 THC is a legal cannabinoid becoming very popular to treat health conditions and relax. Made possible by science, it is sold legally by CBD vendors and headshops. Delta-8 THC is not illegal as a Schedule I narcotic the way Delta…Underground Entrepreneurs of Bud hub Seek Legitimacy
Apr 5, 2021, 5:19 pm By Dan UlloaUnderground entrepreneurs Daniel and Ashley Kessel are eager to take their business Bud hub from the gray market to the legitimate market. Like others, he uses a legal loophole whereby you can buy a Bud Hub sticker, hoodie, or hat and then be gifted the…New Stockton Cannabis, Hemp Research Institute Launched
Apr 2, 2021, 10:50 am By Dan UlloaThe new Cannabis & Hemp Research Institute (CHRIS) at Stockton University seeks to provide education, research, and resources for the local and national cannabis and hemp markets. The new institute builds on the Cannabis Studies academic program at Stockton to…New York Approves Adult-use Cannabis Legalization After New Jersey
Mar 31, 2021, 5:23 pm By Dan UlloaNew York became the 16th state to approve legal adult-use cannabis when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA). The legislation allows possession of up to three ounces and limited home cultivation legal and will automatically…Assembly Adult-use and Medical Homegrow Bill Introduced
Mar 31, 2021, 10:45 am By Dan UlloaAssembly Members Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth) introduced legislation to allow adult-use and medical homegrown into the Assembly. Houghtaling and Downey represent the 11th Legislative District with Vin Gopal, who introduced a Senate homegrow…NJWeedman’s Joint Co-Owner Debi Madaio Celebrated During Women’s History Month
Mar 31, 2021, 10:00 am By Dan UlloaAs the majority owner of NJWeedman’s Joint, the popular cannabis-themed coffeeshop in Trenton, Debi Madaio acknowledges her legacy as a heroic ganja entrepreneur during Women’s History Month. If longtime marijuana activist Ed Forchion is NJWeedman, his…NJ Loses Motion to Dismiss NJWeedman Lawsuit Against Adult-use
Mar 30, 2021, 1:07 pm By Dan UlloaThe State of New Jersey lost a motion to dismiss Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion’s lawsuit that challenges the legality of New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis market last week. NJWeedman is arguing New Jersey legalization is federally unconstitutional because it…NJWeedman Lawsuit Against Adult-use Proceeds Despite Motion to Dismiss
Mar 30, 2021, 1:07 pm By Dan UlloaThe State of New Jersey lost a motion to dismiss Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion’s lawsuit that challenges the legality of New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis market last week. NJWeedman is arguing in Forchion v. Murphy New Jersey legalization is federally…Ayr Wellness MSO Buys Garden State Dispensary
Mar 30, 2021, 9:51 am By Dan UlloaThe 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,…
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