Tag: adult use recreational marijuana
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South River council introduces ordinance setting regulations for potential cannabis businesses
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code setting regulations for marijuana establishments within South River. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession. Due…
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Jamesburg residents split on opinions for borough to opt in or out of marijuana ordinance
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council held a discussion about its potential decision to opt in or out of allowing cannabis establishments within the municipality. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession.…
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Howell council moves to ban production, sale of cannabis in township
HOWELL – On June 15, members of the public are expected to have a chance to voice their opinions on an ordinance that would, if adopted by the Howell Township Council, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in the township. During a meeting on May 25, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond…
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Forum presents pros and cons of legalized recreational marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–With New Jersey becoming the newest state to legalize recreational marijuana use, Wellspring Center for Prevention Coordinator Mara Carlin explained the potential effects of this new bill. Carlin is the coordinator of Coalition and Community Programs at Wellspring Center for Prevention and has been in the prevention field for almost 20 years. In November…
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Cranbury Township to hold work session on new marijuana laws
The Cranbury Township Committee will conduct a work session next week to discuss the municipality’s next steps regarding the new marijuana laws legalizing cannabis, which were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in late February. The Township Committee on March 22 is set go through the township options and begin discussions on whether they…
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Lawrence Township police chief reacts to new cannabis laws
Legalizing marijuana may be a boon to adults who use it recreationally, but the new regulations have set up a roadblock between the police and young people and their families. Under a set of new laws signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Feb. 22, parents whose children – defined as young people under 21 years…
