HALEDON — The news this week that a cannabis dispensary is months away from opening on Belmont Avenue drew a mixed bag of sentiment on social media, from cheers of delight to accusations of sin. “THIS IS WRONG! It is EVIL!” one man said in a Facebook thread, having clearly made up his mind. “It will only contribute to the further degeneration of the rule of law and spiral … [Read more...] about Reactions to Haledon weed dispensary mixed as police try to calm naysayers
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Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon to open cannabis dispensary/lounge in New Jersey
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island’s Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon the Chef is bringing the Hashstoria experience to the east coast with a cannabis dispensary/consumption lounge in Newark, N.J. Hashstoria, which was co-founded by Raekwon the Chef, features several brands with premium ingredients, delivering “best in class vibes.” Brands in the collective include Raekwon’s … [Read more...] about Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon to open cannabis dispensary/lounge in New Jersey
Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
The increased legalization of marijuana can complicate HR policies for contractors that work in multiple states. The number of states with legalized recreational marijuana is growing. Rhode Island and New York started allowing sales in late 2022. Connecticut followed in January. Maryland’s law will change to allow recreational use in July. That brings the total number of … [Read more...] about Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
Camden pharmacy to open first-of-its-kind marijuana dispensary
CAMDEN — Bell Pharmacy has been serving Camden's Parkside neighborhood since 1931, the city's oldest continually operating independent pharmacy. When Bell's doors first opened at the corner of Kaighn and Haddon avenues, Albert Einstein and Edwin Hubble were researchers at California Institute of Technology; Bela Lugosi was starring in the first Dracula movie; construction of … [Read more...] about Camden pharmacy to open first-of-its-kind marijuana dispensary
NJ marijuana dispensaries now allowed to create ‘consumption lounges’ with town approval
Marijuana dispensaries across New Jersey can now create a lounge space for customers to use the products after purchasing them. For those who don’t want to smoke at home, this could be a big change since it is illegal to smoke cannabis in public. But the rules and regulations could have some dispensary owners saying it’s not worth it. “The law does not allow you to have these … [Read more...] about NJ marijuana dispensaries now allowed to create ‘consumption lounges’ with town approval
Cannabis job fair shows how business is booming in New Jersey
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — New Jersey is living up to its agricultural name and history when it comes to marijuana growing and sales. The state is now the fifth largest cannabis retailer in the nation, and as a result, its need for workers in the industry is significant. A job fair on Tuesday featuring cannabis businesses demonstrated that need very clearly. Andaye … [Read more...] about Cannabis job fair shows how business is booming in New Jersey
New Jersey Q3 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $100 Million
HighTimes Sales of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey for the third quarter of 2022 topped $100 million, according to recently released data from state officials. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission reported that sales of recreational marijuana from June 2022 through September 2022 totaled $116,572,533, representing a jump of 46% over the previous quarter. Sales of … [Read more...] about New Jersey Q3 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $100 Million
NJ legal weed is flying off the shelves. Here’s what that means for the future.
It's only been on the market for less than eight months, but legal weed is already showing meteoric returns that industry experts peg as a harbinger of things to come. New Jersey cannabis sales neared $178 million in the third quarter, buoyed by a 46% increase in marijuana sold for recreational purposes as the number of "adult use" dispensaries in the state more than doubled, … [Read more...] about NJ legal weed is flying off the shelves. Here’s what that means for the future.
Jersey City Council not ready to place cap on cannabis retailers, voting down 55 limit
NJ.com The Jersey City Council voted down limiting the number of cannabis retailers at 55. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal) The Jersey City Council isn’t ready to cap the number of cannabis retailers in the city as most are concerned about how the limitation would affect the southern portion of the city, which has seen little movement with the growing … [Read more...] about Jersey City Council not ready to place cap on cannabis retailers, voting down 55 limit
Crackdown on smoke shops trying to get around cannabis law
NJ Spotlight News Some smoke shops are finding clever ways to illegally sell cannabis to customers. Former New Jersey Attorney General Chris Porrino saw it firsthand while doing some field research. “What I’ve heard more about recently is, we’re charging this amount for the vape pipe or the bong, and it’s X amount dollars more than it otherwise would be. And the marijuana is a … [Read more...] about Crackdown on smoke shops trying to get around cannabis law
