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New Jersey state legislature approves bill that will decriminalize, legalize adult-use cannabis
The measure now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the legislation
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The measure now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the legislation
Recreational adult-use marijuana is just a signature away from becoming legal in New Jersey after both houses of the state legislature passed legislation on Thursday to decriminalize and legalize the industry.
The measure now heads to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
The bill creates the organizational and regulatory system needed to oversee the industry in New Jersey. It will direct 70% of all sales tax revenue generated and all "social equity excise fees" on cultivators toward communities that have been most adversely-impacted by drug laws.
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The other 30 percent of all sales tax revenue generated will go toward the operations of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, as well as to support state, county and municipal law enforcement.
Cannabis $$$ for the cops.
I hope that decent edibles will become available as NJ is less than hour's drive from me.
