Quest for equity in marijuana sales front and center in N.J.
State legislators have received more than 700 applications for recreational marijuana dispensaries.
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Quest for recreational marijuana sales equity continues in New Jersey
CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
N.J. Officials: 10,000 bought recreational pot on first day of sales
Jeff Brown, the executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, said there were only minor issues reported.
N.J. authorities sound alarm on potential dangers of recreational marijuana
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Recreational marijuana sales begin in New Jersey
Recreational sales of marijuana for anyone 21 and older have officially started in New Jersey; CBS2's Meg Baker reports.
Recreational marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey open their doors for the first time
It was a historic day in the Garden State on Wednesday as recreational sales of marijuana for those 21 and older started. CBS2's Meg Baker was with Gov. Phil Murphy and the crowds who waited in line in Elizabeth.
New Jersey flying high as recreational marijuana begins
CBS2's John Dias has all the excitement, including a visit from the governor.
Anticipation growing for recreational marijuana sales in NJ
Many in the Garden State have been waiting a long time to legally buy weed.
Curaleaf gearing up to sell recreational marijuana in New Jersey
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Poll: 66% of Americans want recreational marijuana legalized
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Efforts to educate teenagers on marijuana's effects ramping up in New Jersey
Recreational sales of marijuana start in New Jersey on Thursday, and with that comes an effort to make sure teenagers are educated on the effects of the drug, especially when it comes to driving. CBS2's Meg Baker reports on some teenagers who are spreading a message of safety.
Acceptance of recreational marijuana is growing, according to CBS News poll
New Jersey is putting the final touches on its long-awaited rollout for legal recreational marijuana use with sales at select dispensaries beginning Thursday. So where are we now, as it relates to the laws and opinions on the drug? CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Cannabis attorney: Employers testing for impairment will be challenging in N.J.
Cannabis may be legal, but that doesn't mean you can partake at work. Employers can prohibit it and require a drug test.
What you need to know about recreational marijuana use and your job
Recreational marijuana sales begin Thursday in New Jersey. CBS2's Meg Baker reports on what you need to know when it comes to marijuana use and your job.
N.J. dispensaries prepping for recreational marijuana sales
New Jersey could become the largest recreational cannabis market on the East Coast.
N.J. dispensaries gearing up for recreational marijuana sales
New Jersey dispensaries are gearing up as recreational marijuana sales begin next week in the state. Anyone 21 and older will be able to buy recreational pot at select locations. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, retailers are expecting a big turnout.
New York, New Jersey take steps forward on road to selling legal marijuana
If you live in New Jersey, you'll be able to buy recreational marijuana next week. This comes as New York takes another step forward on the road to selling legal marijuana; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
N.Y., N.J. take steps toward recreational marijuana sales
New York has licensed 52 suppliers to begin growing product on farms.
New York, New Jersey take steps forward with recreational marijuana sales
Recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey will begin April 21, and New York is taking another step forward on the road to selling legal marijuana; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales on April 21
Gov. Murphy said, "This is a historic step in our work to create a new cannabis industry."
Public meeting today on NY cannabis process
The New York State Cannabis Control Board is holding a public hearing today.
N.J.'s Cannabis Regulatory Commission approves 7 medical marijuana dispensaries
Seventeen months after New Jersey voted to legalize recreational pot, the state's long awaited marketplace finally got the green light. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
New Jersey approves first 7 recreational cannabis dispensaries
Seventeen months after New Jersey voted to legalize recreational pot, the state's long awaited marketplace finally got the green light.
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Ray Liotta dead at 67
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