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On Thursday, members of the NewJersey 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 NewJersey. Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record.
The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. ” NewJersey is one of a limited number of states that will have marijuana-related questions on the November ballot. .” All but two states have done so via voter initiative.
“As we mark the first three years of legalization in NewJersey, now is the time to both celebrate its successes and reflect on lessons learned.” The post NewJersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented appeared first on NORML.
An analysis of nationwide arrest data published last year reported that NewJersey was third in the nation in total marijuana arrests and second only to Wyoming in per capita marijuana arrests. While some provisions of the new law will take immediate effect, other parts of the measure will not be enacted for 180 days.
NewJersey courts have either dismissed or vacated an estimated 362,000 marijuana cases since July 1 and an additional 150,000 NewJersey residents may also be eligible to have their marijuana-related records automatically expunged in the near future.
NewJersey 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 NewJersey Voters Approve Legalization Ballot Question appeared first on NORML.
The NewJersey Superior Court has affirmed that an employee is eligible to have his medical marijuana costs reimbursed by his employer. ” The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued a similar ruling last year, as have lower courts in several other states, including Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, and New Mexico.
Members of the NewJersey state Assembly and Senate have given final approval to legislation… The post NewJersey: Lawmakers Approve Measures Implementing Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.
The post NewJersey: 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.
The post NewJersey 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.
The post NewJersey: Governor Delays Signing Adult-Use Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. Murphy is calling for civil penalties for offenses involving use and possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by those under 21.
The post NewJersey: Supermajority Back Legalization Measure Ahead of November Vote appeared first on NORML. Majorities of Democrats (78 percent), Independents (63 percent), and Republicans (57 percent) back the 2020 ballot measure.
The post NewJersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan appeared first on NORML. "This legislation will accomplish our shared goals of delivering restorative justice and ensuring that the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs see the economic benefits of the adult-use cannabis market.".
The post NewJersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests appeared first on NORML. A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce.
“Despite nearly seven in ten NewJersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.".
In NewJersey, there has been a great deal of progress in the last few years. Send a general letter in support of sensible marijuana reform in NewJersey NOW. There are three major reform bills in the NewJersey State Legislature during the current legislative session. Companion bills S. 2703 and A.
The post NewJersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Civil Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML. A5211/S3320 would impose civil fines between $50-150 for those ages 18-20 who are in possession of up to six ounces of marijuana.
The post NewJersey: Adult Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Week appeared first on NORML. Select retailers will begin selling marijuana and cannabis-infused products to those ages 21 and older on Thursday, April 21, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has announced. "I And I think we’re there.”.
Overall, only 29 percent of New Jerseyans opposed the measure. The post NewJersey: Voter Support Solidly in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Ahead of Ballot Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.
The post NewJersey: Many Cities Opting Out of Retail Marijuana Sales Ahead of Rollout appeared first on NORML. Time and time again, we have seen that consumers prefer to obtain cannabis products from safe, licensed, above-ground retailers. But, absent access to such facilities, the illicit market will continue to fill this void.".
Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in NewJersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al.
The post NewJersey: Medical Cannabis Products No Longer Subject to Sales Tax appeared first on NORML. "The primary focus of any medical cannabis legalization law must be providing safe and convenient access to patients in order to improve their quality of life; it should not be about increasing revenue streams for state lawmakers.".
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of NewJersey. Though this is a monumental step towards expanding personal freedoms for New Jerseyans, the fight is not over.
It took a decade of legislative politics and nearly three million voters changing the NewJersey state constitution to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. The post One Year Ago Today, NewJersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession appeared first on NORML.
The post NewJersey: Legalization Initiative Continues to Enjoy Broad Voter Support appeared first on NORML. "Sixty-six percent of respondents -- including 77 percent of Democrats, 58 percent of Independents, and 56 percent of Republicans -- said that they support adult-use legalization.".
The post NewJersey: Regulators Approve Provisional Licenses for 30 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries appeared first on NORML. Only 23 medical cannabis facilities are currently operating in the state. Under the state's medical marijuana law, patients are not permitted to home-cultivate cannabis.
Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across NewJersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Garden State NORML will be working to form new coalitions to surge voter turnout in 2020.
Today, the NewJersey state legislature delayed a key marijuana vote, possibly until November. ” She added: “Criminalization is a policy that results in over 35,000 marijuana-related arrests annually in NewJersey — mostly for low-level marijuana possession.
3, NewJersey will become the first mid-Atlantic state to legalize cannabis for all adults. The post Election 2020: NewJersey cannabis legalization guide appeared first on Leafly. If voters approve a constitutional amendment on Nov.
In November, NewJersey voters approved the statewide sale of cannabis by a two-to-one margin. Today, NewJersey lawmakers passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace in the Garden State. The post NewJersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature appeared first on Leafly.
The post NewJersey: #TurnthePage appeared first on NORML. Question 1 appears on the back of the ballot. So, as we turn the page on marijuana prohibition this November, please remember to (quite literally) turn the page on your mail-in ballot!
In some big news out of NewJersey, several marijuana reform bills have been voted out of their committees and are awaiting floor votes. However, the margins in the NewJersey State Legislature are still very close, with a slight majority of the legislators being in favor of legalizing marijuana for adult-use in the state.
Super-majorities of the NewJersey Assembly and Senate decided today to place a marijuana legalization ballot question before voters in 2020. The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. ” Democratic Gov.
The new law takes immediate effect. The new law also for the first time permits dispensaries to provide edible cannabis products and to operate on-site consumption areas. Over 40,000 NewJersey citizens are enrolled in the state’s cannabis access program. Democratic Gov.
61% of NewJersey residents say they'll vote for legalization, while 20% of Arizona voters remain undecided. The post NewJersey and Arizona legalization measures leading in latest polls appeared first on Leafly.
Members of the NewJersey state Assembly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults. The post NewJersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.
The post Why is NewJersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma? In the Garden State, 'cannabis' is legally good, while 'marijuana' is legally bad. What is this, 1937? appeared first on Leafly.
The post NewJersey governor signs cannabis legalization into law, finally appeared first on Leafly. The final bill locks in legal reforms to make sure young people and people of color aren't targeted by local cops.
NewJersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission is prioritizing business license applicants that were most affected by the War on Drugs. The post NewJersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply appeared first on Leafly.
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