Some Sussex County towns will allow marijuana sales. Is yours on the list?
“The Township Council is expected to take a final vote on an ordinance Monday that allows for the growing and processing of cannabis, but no retail operations.
Prior to the public hearing, the Council will discuss possibly amending the retail prohibition to allow for retail stores outside the town center, said Mayor Howard Burrell.”
Sen. Booker introduces bill to remove marijuana from federal list of controlled substances
“The Cannabis Opportunity Act would ensure no one is arrested for using pot where it's legal.
It’s a move the senator says will help put an end to the unfair targeting of communities of color.”
Nearly 88,000 low-level NJ marijuana offenses dismissed in first wave with more to come
An important step in the process of legalization and decriminalization of marijuana is correcting the inequity that came along with previous laws that unjustly punished individuals.
“Nearly 88,000 low-level marijuana offenses have been dismissed over the past two weeks, the state Supreme Court said, as New Jersey transitions to legalizing and decriminalizing the drug.”
Byram mayor, council split on marijuana sales ordinance
“Rubenstein presented a motion to table the ordinance, which attracted no votes.
"I find it disappointing that we haven't even taken the time to engage our planning board or the public in a public forum," the mayor said, complaining that the ordinance was only briefly discussed at one prior meeting, with the topic "buried in the agenda."
"Hopefully the public will turn out to the second reading of this ordinance," he said.
Byram residents will have a chance to comment on the proposed ban on June 15, when the measure if up for a final vote.”
NJ legal weed just hit a snag — yes, another one. Here's what's next.
“Legislators plan to pass a bill this week detailing the penalties and fines faced by marijuana users under 21 years old. This "cleanup" bill is seen as the last hurdle before Gov. Phil Murphy signs into law the full package of marijuana legislation, which would essentially put into action the ballot and constitutional amendment approved by voters in November.”
Read moreLetter to the Editor - Marijuana laws
A great American poet once wrote "The times, they are a-changing".
And in the immortal words of singer Bob Dylan, they are indeed.
Too bad no one told the Sussex County Board of Freeholders.
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