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Governor Murphy has identified the legalization of the adult recreational use of cannabis as a top priority for his Administration.
New Jersey's voters said yes to a public question regarding the legalization of adult recreational cannabis use has been approved that was placed on the November 2020 general election ballot by the Legislature.
Now the Legislature is determining how to roll out legalized recreational marijuana. Legislation currently under consideration includes Senate Bill No. 21/Assembly Bill No. 21, New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act”; which legalizes personal use cannabis for certain adults, subject to regulation by Cannabis Regulatory Commission; removes marijuana as Schedule I drug..
While the League does not have a position on the topic of legalized recreational marijuana, we provide this information as a tool for our members at a time when legalization is being considered by New Jersey’s citizens.
The League’s Task Force has explored and researched the impacts of the legalization of adult recreational use on municipalities.
In addition, NJLM formed a coalition with the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. While the coalition does not take a position on legalization, we are working together to ensure that municipal interests are protected.
Updated: November 10, 2020
- November 10, 2020 NJLM Mayors' Information Meeting on Cannabis Legalization Legislation
- May 2019 NJLM Cannabis Legisation Update
- March 20, 2019 Breaking Down the Cannabis Legislation, Part 1-Local Cannabis Tax (Town Crier blog)
- March 20, 2109 Breaking Down the Cannabis Legislation, Part 2 - Local Regulation (Town Crier Blog)
- April 12, 2019 Breaking Down the Cannabis Legislation, Part 3 - Expungement (Town Crier Blog)
- NJLM Cannabis Task Force Draft Report
- NJLM Working Document: Local Government Cannabis Cost Drivers
- November 30, 2018 NJLM Marijuana Webinar
- November 21, 2018 Cannabis Legalization in Committee (NJLM Town Crier)
- October 5, 2018 Joint Letter on Marijuana/Cannabis Legalization
- August 29, 2018 AG Gurbir S. Grewal Memorandum on Guidance Regarding Municipal Prosecutors' Discretion in Prosecuting Marijuana and Other Criminal Offenses
- S-2703 New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act
- A-4497 New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act
- Dec. 14, 2018. NJ.Com: NJ Mayors Want Higher Taxes on Marijuana
- Dec. 15, 2018: NJ.Com-NJ Lawmakers won't vote on legal weed this year
- Dec. 12, 2018. NJTV News: Expungement debate threatens to hold up marijuana legalization
- January 7, 2019 WNYC News NJ Towns Buck Marijuana Legalization
- April 23, 2020 NJBIZ: Majority of NJ residents say they’ll vote for marijuana legalization in November
- March 9, 2020 NJ.COM: Here’s what N.J.’s leading legal weed advocates are doing to ensure the ballot question passes in November
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Lori Buckelew
Assistant Executive Director/Dir. of Gov't Affairs
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NJ AG Launches Marijuana Decriminalization & Legalization Resource Page
On the heels of Gov. Murphy signing legislation changing the legal status of marijuana, Attorney General Grewal announced the launch of a Marijuana Decriminalization & Cannabis Legalization Resource Page. Read on... -
Gov. Murphy Signs Legalization Legislation
It has been announced that the Governor has signed the legislation legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, the decriminalization of cannabis, and the clean-up legislation that addresses possession by those under 21. Read on... -
Appellate Panel Rules on Medical Cannabis Facility Permit Applications
The NJ Appellate Division issued an unpublished decision, allowing the state to resume its review of medical marijuana license applications. The court examined a challenge to the application process brought by certain applicants. Read on...
- NJLM Working Document: State Taxation Survey
- Governing Magazine: State Marijuana Laws in 2019 Map
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