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
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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
Cannabis lounge planned for Atlantic City hotel in space of former casino
A new dispensary and cannabis consumption lounge could open in Atlantic City in the coming months. The Claridge Hotel was recently approved to house High Rollers Dispensary and cannabis lounge in the former space of its casino, according to The Press of Atlantic City. The lounge could open as soon as this summer, though an exact date has yet to be determined. It would be the … [Read more...] about Cannabis lounge planned for Atlantic City hotel in space of former casino
A marijuana lounge is headed for an Atlantic City hotel just off the Boardwalk
ATLANTIC CITY — The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City is making space on what used to be its casino floor for a cannabis dispensary and lounge that could open as soon as this summer. The state is finalizing its approval of regulations on legalized consumption lounges, where customers can smoke, vaporize, or eat cannabis products they’ve purchased at dispensaries in a public … [Read more...] about A marijuana lounge is headed for an Atlantic City hotel just off the Boardwalk
CuraLeaf’s Cannabis Connection to Russia Started in New Jersey
For several years rumors circulated that CuraLeaf, a cannabis permit holder in numerous states and a major player in New Jersey’s regulated market, had financial connections to Russia. After the invasion of Ukraine there were sanctions passed and the company began to receive more intense scrutiny. It turns out that CuraLeaf’s Russian roots were hardly a secret. The top … [Read more...] about CuraLeaf’s Cannabis Connection to Russia Started in New Jersey
Bennabis Health and Canna Care Docs Announce Collaboration Agreement to Increase Support for Medical Cannabis Patients
CRANFORD, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bennabis Health and Canna Care Docs are joining forces to provide affordable, reliable resources and safe access for medical cannabis patients. This unique collaboration allows the two organizations to strengthen their positions as market leaders and deliver significant savings for medical cannabis patients. The two … [Read more...] about Bennabis Health and Canna Care Docs Announce Collaboration Agreement to Increase Support for Medical Cannabis Patients