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Supporters Say Recreational Marijuana Could Be Legal in New Jersey by Next Summer Thanks to Murphy's Win

Democratic state Sen. Nicholas Scutari says Murphy is fully committed to legalizing marijuana.

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TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Democrat Phil Murphy’s win in New Jersey Tuesday night could pave the way for the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Democratic state Sen. Nicholas Scutari, the sponsor of a recreational cannabis bill, says Murphy is fully committed to legalizing marijuana.

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With support from the governor-elect and legislative leaders, proponents of recreational marijuana say sales could begin next summer.

“We have the support of over 50 percent of the population of New Jersey,” said Ken Wolski, executive director of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana in New Jersey. “We’re very confident that legalization is going to be a reality here in New Jersey certainly by the summer of 2018.”

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