Jeff Brown

New Jersey’s cannabis market has seen remarkable growth and transformation since recreational marijuana was legalized three years ago. With nearly $1 billion in sales last year, the Garden State is becoming a major player in the cannabis industry. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the...

Local Leaders In Queens Are Against Licensed Pot Shops, Here's Why Some New York City politicians don't want any new licensed cannabis shops until illegal ones are eradicated, reported the New York Post. Sherry Algredo, chairwoman of Queens Community Board 9 reached out to state regulators to...

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 64 cannabis licenses at its monthly meeting on Wednesday. The commission's executive director Jeff Brown talked about license prioritization by category, assessment methodology and scoring, writes ...

New Jersey cannabis czar said on Thursday that combined sales of medical and recreational cannabis sales have surpassed $2 billion since 2018. "Today I'm also proud to announce another milestone," Jeff Brown, executive director of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), said during...

South Dakota Tightens Job Rules For THC Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill into law last week that allows employers in South Dakota to discipline workers in safety-sensitive roles, such as pilots, construction workers, healthcare professionals, teachers, nursing home employees and truck drivers...

In the ever-changing landscape of cannabis legalization, recent advancements in New York and New Jersey underscore the intricate interplay between regulatory decisions and social equity initiatives, charting the course for the future of the marijuana industry. Regulatory Crossroads In New York In a...

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...

New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced the launch of its year-long statewide cannabis safety campaign. As of Monday, Oct 16, billboards, posters, web and social media advertising as well as interactive TV ads will promote being "Cannabis Smart. Cannabis Safe" The campaign,...

Cannabis regulators in New Jersey will begin accepting applications later this month for three more marijuana license categories. Starting September 27, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) will exclusively accept applications from social equity businesses for wholesalers,...

New York City To Get Another Cannabis Shop Manhattan will get its second dispensary on the heels of launching recreational cannabis sales on Dec. 29 at Housing Works' store, nearly 20 months after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed recreational marijuana into law. The "Union Square Travel...

New Jersey Regulators Approve Rules For Marijuana Consumption Rules New Jersey consumers are a step closer to enjoying cannabis consumption in public areas as regulators approved a set of rules on Friday for businesses seeking to operate them, reported Heady NJ. Besides requirements for...

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) approved new guidance for "employers stating that they cannot be penalized based solely on positive drug tests for cannabis metabolites." These are interim policies that will be in effect as the commission “formulates and...

Since the launch of recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey, the state has taken in $4.6 million in tax revenue in just the first 10 weeks of sales. “The market is improving. It is performing as we expect with the current number of dispensaries, the spread of...

Starting July 1, purchases of cannabis via New Jersey's Medicinal Cannabis Program are tax-free, as a result of a three-phase process enacted in 2019 when provisions to eliminate the tax were signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. Now after years of paying higher than average prices for medical...

Some of the largest US cannabis operators violated important rules set up for the newly legal marijuana market in New Jersey. And, they’re being fined for it. What Happened According to state cannabis commission documents, obtained via Open Public Records Act request,...