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Alabama

Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

January 9, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

‘Cleanup’ Bill Gets NJ Closer to Legalization and Decriminalization of Cannabis, with Some Changes to Consequences for Youth

New Jersey Assembly and Senate committees have passed legislation addressing some technical issues and altering youth penalties that were passed in last month’s cannabis legalization and decriminalization bills.

January 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Fines for Underage Cannabis Use in Adult-Use Legalization Bill

The move is meant to meet the demands of Gov. Phil Murphy, who refused to sign an earlier version of the bill unless such penalties were added.

January 6, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Delayed in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy has requested a change that would levy a fine for underage cannabis possession before he will sign the legislation into law.

January 4, 2021

Finance

Ayr Strategies Enters into Agreements to Expand Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions in Florida and New Jersey

Ayr has announced the proposed acquisition of Liberty Health Sciences, a vertically integrated operator in Florida, and GSD NJ LLC, a licensed operator in New Jersey.

December 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Attorney General William Barr Resigns, New Jersey Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor: Week in Review

President Donald Trump announced that Barr’s current deputy attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, will become acting attorney general when Barr officially steps down next week.

December 19, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Measures Implementing Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The New Jersey Assembly and Senate have given final approval to legislation permitting the possession of marijuana by adults and regulating its commercial production and retail sales.

December 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Assembly Committee Votes Yes to Implement Cannabis Legalization

Advocates say the move is making strides in community reinvestment, but prompting continued work toward equity measures.

December 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Cannabis Legalization Legislation

Full floor votes are expected later this week in the Senate and Assembly after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a package of bills to reform the state’s cannabis laws.

December 15, 2020

Finance

U.S. House Passes Cannabis Research Bill, New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Legislation: Week in Review

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would allow scientists to study state-approved cannabis products.

December 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Both chambers of the legislature will vote on the legislation later this month.

December 7, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Passes MORE Act, UN Votes to Remove Cannabis From List of Most Dangerous Drugs: Week in Review

This week, the industry celebrated two major votes.

December 5, 2020