New Jersey Cannabis

While most cannabis beverages currently on the market offer lower THC content, typically in 5mg or 10mg doses, the demand for more potent options could carve out a lucrative segment. Brendan Mitchel-Chesebro, senior analyst at BDSA, noted that while beverages generally have a lower retail price...

Governor Kathy Hochul, New York AG Letitia James and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) closed down Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for selling unregulated cannabis products without a license. This marks the ninth unlicensed cannabis store shut down this year, with...

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) in New Jersey made significant strides in the state's cannabis market, approving 64 new licenses, including cultivators, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and delivery services. New Jersey's Cannabis Licensing Process Of the...

NJ Considers Clinical Cannabis Research Partnerships New Jersey regulators are soliciting public input on a proposal to introduce "clinical registrant permits," enabling dispensaries to collaborate with research institutions for in-state cannabis studies. This move seeks to enhance...

New Jersey Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is proposing legislation to make it a criminal offense for parents whose children gain access to their cannabis products. Lawmaker Takes Action The move comes as an increasing number of children are accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles due to their resemblance...

Maryland's recreational cannabis sales, which began in July 2023, surged impressively in just the first month, reaching $87.3 million. According to analysis firm, Zuanic & Associates, this significant growth, although promising, falls slightly short of expectations given the state's...

State Data Provides Crucial Insights on Medical Marijuana, Influences Federal Classification Review Several states with medical marijuana programs, including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Utah, have shared crucial data on marijuana use and its effects with U.S. health regulators...

Medical Marijuana Goes Digital: Rhode Island Implements Paperless Card Registration System The Rhode Island Department of Health has launched an online medical marijuana card registration system, providing a shorter processing time and eliminating the need for paper documentation. The new Rhode...

A New Jersey law legalizing recreational marijuana does not allow workers to sue potential employers for job discrimination if they’ve been denied a job as the result of a positive drug test, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The ruling by the US District Court for the District of New Jersey...