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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: Most Voters Support Passage of Statewide Marijuana Ballot Measure

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The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. ” New Jersey 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.

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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: Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Bill into Law

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An analysis of nationwide arrest data published last year reported that New Jersey 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.

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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: Court Affirms Employer Must Reimburse Worker for Medical Marijuana Expenses

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The New Jersey 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.