New York Lawmakers Reach Agreement To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The legislation would create an Office of Cannabis Management, expand New York's existing medical marijuana program and establish a licensing system.
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The legislation would create an Office of Cannabis Management, expand New York's existing medical marijuana program and establish a licensing system.
Lawmakers and police unions have been calling on Murphy to make the change after the original legislation barred officers from telling parents.
Lawmakers could pass legislation as soon as next week, legalizing recreational marijuana.
Under the law, police are not allowed to contact the parents of children caught using or in possession of marijuana or alcohol for the first time.
Among the complaints is a provision barring police officers from contacting parents of minors caught with marijuana on their first offense.
New Jersey's move to legalize marijuana isn't just a revenue maker. It will also help communities that were disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.
Gov. Ned Lamont is pushing his proposal to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana in Connecticut.
The first offense for minors caught with alcohol or marijuana results in a written warning from police.
Eleven days into the new year, Gov. Phil Murphy has yet to be able to sign legislation officially legalizing adult use marijuana and decriminalizing it.
Medical cannabis dispensaries are preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults in New Jersey, and likely New York, too.
On Friday, several senators pulled their names from a bill that would add penalties for those under 21 caught with marijuana.
When it comes to sports betting, the governor has figured out a way to outdo New Jersey and other states by a mile.
Acknowledging the tens of thousands of new families that fled small apartments and subway life for the state of Connecticut, the governor delivered the pre-recorded address from his office.
New Jersey residents voted through a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, but finalizing legislation has been hit with delays.
Garden State voters approved the legal use of recreation marijuana in the November election.
The legalization of recreational marijuana is one step closer to getting finalized in the Garden State.
It comes nearly two weeks after voters cast their ballots in favor of the measure, which would legalize possession of up to six ounces.
It will provide oversight to New Jersey's marijuana marketplace.
To date, more than 65% of voters answered "yes" to question No. 1 on the ballot supporting the constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and recreational use of marijuana.
Voters in the Garden State decided Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older through an amendment to the state constitution.
About 30 marijuana plants were found on the first floor of the building and 40 plants on the second floor.
The presidential election is just 49 days away, but voters in New Jersey have something else on the ballot -- the legalization of recreational marijuana.
In addition to voting for president, U.S. Senate and House, New Jerseyans will also decide whether to amend the state constitution to permit those 21 and older to use marijuana.
The governor plans to meet with their teams to discuss what has and has not worked in their legal cannabis programs.
During his State of the State address Wednesday, he said legalization is necessary to keep residents safe.
