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Gov. Phil Murphy Moves to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana in New Jersey

Murphy said he would consider allowing home delivery, purchases beyond the two-ounce limit and expanding the number of licensed dispensaries.

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Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday ordered a 60-day review of New Jersey's "constrained" medical marijuana program, saying he would consider allowing home delivery, purchases beyond the 2-ounce limit and expanding the number of licensed dispensaries to improve patient access.

Murphy, however, did not mention anything about approving an expanding list of medical conditions--including Tourette syndrome, chronic pain and anxiety--a medical advisory panel recommended in October. 

Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, left office last week without his health commissioner making a decision, which rules say is due no later than April.

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