BERKELEY – At times, Dan Jensen feels like he’s caught between two worlds. One world is on display in his corner office, where he hangs artifacts from his career — his old career, back when he could barely sleep more than an hour or two before the nightmares jolted him awake. There are a few shields from his old firefighter helmets in Pine Beach and Seaside Heights, along with … [Read more...] about Can firefighters, EMTs use NJ legal weed? ‘Nobody wants to be the test case’
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N.J. weed layoffs question industry’s stability | Editorial
New Jersey’s legal marijuana industry and its regulators seem to be on a tear to force the authors of economic texts to rewrite the sections about supply and demand. If you were Adam Smith, Milton Friedman or even Arthur Laffer you’d be hard-pressed to come up with the financial theories for which they’re famous, if, during their research, they had observed only New Jersey’s … [Read more...] about N.J. weed layoffs question industry’s stability | Editorial
This is why Paterson seeks to increase legal weed businesses in the city
PATERSON — City officials are looking to expand Paterson’s cannabis industry, partly by eliminating a local law that bans retail marijuana stores from operating within 300 feet of homes. Under the proposed change, the city also would reduce the distance requirement for marijuana stores regarding churches and schools from 300 feet to 200 feet. Moreover, the city would increase … [Read more...] about This is why Paterson seeks to increase legal weed businesses in the city
Why is NJ trying to ban delta-8, the ‘bathtub gin’ of legal weed?
TRENTON — Despite all appearances to the contrary, that jar of gummies or vape cartridge at your local convenience store — even the one with the big pot leaf that advertises an indica or sativa strain — is not, in fact legal weed. Not technically. Across the country, states are reckoning with a booming marketplace for delta-8, one type of synthesized cannabis that has a … [Read more...] about Why is NJ trying to ban delta-8, the ‘bathtub gin’ of legal weed?
Here’s what to know about using weed at the Jersey Shore this summer
Wednesday marked the first day of summer — the second since the New Jersey recreational weed market opened up last year. There are now 33 adult-use retailers throughout the state. There is a retail store in 16 counties, so weed will be an option for entertaining adults 21 and over. However, there are no recreational dispensaries right on the beach. Don’t be fooled by shops that … [Read more...] about Here’s what to know about using weed at the Jersey Shore this summer
How the New York City metro area’s slow legal weed rollout created a boom in ‘gray’ market cannabis shops
The push for legal, recreational marijuana is sweeping across America. Delaware just became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis — and four more states could join the party in the coming years. In the densely populated Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the rollout of legal weed has been called slow and cumbersome, allowing for the proliferation … [Read more...] about How the New York City metro area’s slow legal weed rollout created a boom in ‘gray’ market cannabis shops
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed legislation to grant standard business tax deductions to licensed cannabis companies in a move designed to improve the viability of the state’s regulated marijuana industry. The measure, which decouples New Jersey’s tax laws from Section 280E of the federal tax code, was signed by Murphy on Monday following passage of the bill by … [Read more...] about New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies
Curaleaf can sell NJ legal weed after all, cannabis regulators decide
TRENTON - Just four days after its stunning denial, New Jersey cannabis regulators reversed course and renewed a dispensary chain's license to sell legal weed to recreational customers at two South Jersey locations. It wasn't immediately clear what changed in the days since the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission voted to deny the license renewal for Curaleaf, which … [Read more...] about Curaleaf can sell NJ legal weed after all, cannabis regulators decide
Cannabis consumption lounges on the way to Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey has grown accustomed to legal marijuana since sales began almost a year ago. The next step appears likely to be public consumption areas, where the business plan is to enhance the cannabis experience. Atlantic City appears to be in a good position to lead the way. Picture low lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing music and a warm feeling of … [Read more...] about Cannabis consumption lounges on the way to Atlantic City
Cannabis giant Curaleaf kicked out of NJ’s recreational market over labor practices
New Jersey officials voted on Thursday not to renew Curaleaf’s license to grow and sell cannabis in the state’s recreational market, citing the company’s failure to properly notify the Cannabis Regulatory Commission about layoffs as the company prepared to shut down one of its two Garden State cultivation sites. Curaleaf’s annual license will expire on April 21, meaning its … [Read more...] about Cannabis giant Curaleaf kicked out of NJ’s recreational market over labor practices
