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New Jersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented

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“As we mark the first three years of legalization in New Jersey, now is the time to both celebrate its successes and reflect on lessons learned.” The post New Jersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented appeared first on NORML.

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New Jersey: Courts Expunge Over 360,000 Marijuana Cases

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New Jersey courts have either dismissed or vacated an estimated 362,000 marijuana cases since July 1 and an additional 150,000 New Jersey residents may also be eligible to have their marijuana-related records automatically expunged in the near future.

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New Jersey Voters Approve Legalization Ballot Question

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New Jersey voters have overwhelmingly decided in favor of Question 1, which calls for amending the state constitution in a manner that accommodates for the adult-use possession, production, and sale of marijuana to those age 21 or older. The post New Jersey Voters Approve Legalization Ballot Question appeared first on NORML.

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New Jersey Courts Vacate Almost 88,000 Marijuana Cases

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The post New Jersey Courts Vacate Almost 88,000 Marijuana Cases appeared first on NORML. These are the first of up to 360,000 cases and convictions that are eligible for vacation, dismissal and automatic expungement.

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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

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On Thursday, members of the New Jersey state Assembly approved a substitute version of A1897 by a 63-10 vote, with five abstentions. Annually, police make over 30,000 marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey. Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record.

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New Jersey To Hold A Series Of Medicinal Cannabis Program Registration Clinics

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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), which regulates the cultivation, licensing, and selling of cannabis in the state, is set to host a series of clinics designated to help new or existing state medical marijuana patients with signing up or re-enrolling in their cannabis program. and run until 4 p.m.,

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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization “Cleanup” Bill

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The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization “Cleanup” Bill appeared first on NORML. The measure imposes a civil penalty of $50 for those ages 18-20 caught in possession of up to one ounce, and $100 for more than one ounce of marijuana.