On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the New Jersey district court’s previous ruling that there is no private right of action under New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“the Act”). Enacted in 2021, the Act not only legalized recreational marijuana use in New Jersey, but went a step … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Affirms That New Jersey’s Cannabis Law Does Not Allow a Private Right of Action
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NJ cannabis regulators raise social equity fees; launch on-site consumption licenses
As 2024 draws to a close, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission acted on several items. The latest updates include adjustments to the state’s social equity excise fee and the long-awaited launch of an application process for consumption lounges. During its Dec. 12 meeting, the regulatory board opted to raise the per-ounce fee collected from cannabis cultivators when … [Read more...] about NJ cannabis regulators raise social equity fees; launch on-site consumption licenses
New Jersey Cannabis Law Does Not Imply a Private Right of Action for Job Applicants Who are Denied Employment Due to Cannabis Use
On December 9, 2024, the United District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an important decision whether New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”) provides a private right of action for a job applicant who was denied employment because he failed a pre-employment drug test. The Court in Zanetich v. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Cannabis Law Does Not Imply a Private Right of Action for Job Applicants Who are Denied Employment Due to Cannabis Use
Cannabis regulators hike special fee for 2025
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved hiking a fee intended to pay for social equity programs by $1.26 per ounce starting on Jan. 1. (Kevork Djansezian | Getty Images) New Jersey cannabis regulators on Thursday approved raising a cannabis fee intended to pay for social equity programs and announced a long-awaited application process for consumption lounges. The … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators hike special fee for 2025
Walmart job applicant can’t sue under NJ cannabis bias law
A divided U.S. appeals court on Monday said a New Jersey law barring employment discrimination against cannabis users does not allow for private lawsuits, and tossed out a proposed class action against Walmart.The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 ruling, opens new tab said that because the state law approved by voters in 2020 did not create any … [Read more...] about Walmart job applicant can’t sue under NJ cannabis bias law
Marijuana discovered inside food delivery order in Gloucester County: police
Marijuana found inside food delivery order in Gloucester County The Washington Township Police Department is investigating after they say an ounce of marijuana was found inside an Uber Eats order Sunday. WASHINGTON TWP., NJ - "When your burrito delivery comes with extra greens… and we’re not talking guac!" joked the Washington Township Police Department after they say an Uber … [Read more...] about Marijuana discovered inside food delivery order in Gloucester County: police
Intoxicating hemp products will stay on store shelves in New Jersey, at least for now
Intoxicating hemp products will stay on store shelves in New Jersey, at least temporarily, after hemp product companies won a temporary reprieve from new regulations this week. A court order issued Thursday in a case between six hemp product manufacturers and the New Jersey Attorney General means hemp products like cannabis flower, hemp gummies and THC-containing seltzers can … [Read more...] about Intoxicating hemp products will stay on store shelves in New Jersey, at least for now
New Jersey Launches Tools To Navigate Local Cannabis Laws
Sorting through the patchwork of local cannabis laws in New Jersey just got easier. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) announced Tuesday that it has launched a new Governmental Relations page on its website dedicated to providing resources and helpful tools that aim to help navigate municipal governments and their cannabis regulations. Over 60% of New … [Read more...] about New Jersey Launches Tools To Navigate Local Cannabis Laws
Medical Cannabis Program on the Decline in New Jersey
Medical cannabis is at odds with adult-use cannabis industries in most states where recreational cannabis is legal. This is also the case for New Jersey, where its medical cannabis program patient numbers have decreased significantly. According to a recent report published by the New Jersey Monitor, patients believe that the medical program isn’t being maintained. The news … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis Program on the Decline in New Jersey
Medical marijuana patient to Scutari: Let my people grow | Editorial
Willie Beemer has lived in ceaseless pain since shattering his right leg in a motorbike accident at age 14. There’s a visible knot on his shin, which turns even a short walk into an arduous slog, and that’s only when the leg isn’t numb entirely. He has gone through countless gallons of Motrin arthritis cream over the years; sometimes he gets relief from expensive lotions … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana patient to Scutari: Let my people grow | Editorial
