“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.”
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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization “Cleanup” Bill
The measure imposes a civil penalty of $50 for those ages 18-20 caught in possession of up to one ounce, and $100 for more than one ounce of marijuana.
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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use
A5211/S3320 would impose civil fines between $50-150 for those ages 18-20 who are in possession of up to six ounces of marijuana.
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New Jersey: Governor Delays Signing Adult-Use Legalization Legislation
Gov. Murphy is calling for civil penalties for offenses involving use and possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by those under 21.
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New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Measures Implementing Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization
Members of the New Jersey state Assembly and Senate have given final approval to legislation…
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New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan
“This legislation will accomplish our shared goals of delivering restorative justice and ensuring that the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs see the economic benefits of the adult-use cannabis market.”
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New Jersey: Attorney General Issues Directive Halting Low-Level Marijuana Prosecutions
“Fairness demands that we suspend prosecution of marijuana possession-related cases while we await direction from the Legislature on the parameters for decriminalization of marijuana and legalization of regulated adult-use cannabis.”
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New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests
A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Vote to Advance Legislation to Implement Marijuana Legalization
Companion bills A21 / S21 would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess and purchase up to one ounce of marijuana.
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The Clear Winner of Election 2020: Marijuana
While other results of the election remain hazy, the clear winner on November 3 was marijuana.
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