New Jersey Cannabis

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,...

“This is incredibly hard,” said Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. These words encapsulated the journey of individuals who strived to succeed in the cannabis industry, a sector filled with challenges and...

Illinois' Legal Marijuana Industry Booms According to a new annual report from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the legal cannabis industry in Illinois experienced remarkable growth in fiscal year 2023. Year-to-date the state's retail cannabis...

In a landmark decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division has set a precedent by ruling that an employer must reimburse an employee for medical marijuana expenses within the context of a workers' compensation case. This ruling came in the case of Vincent Hager v. M&K Construction, where...

Colorado: Denver’s First Cannabis-Friendly Ghost Tour This October, every Wednesday, the Cannabis Experience mobile lounge will drive passengers via Denver’s most “haunted parts” and less-known places. The weed touch? The lounge will first stop at the dispensary for gearing...

At a time when marijuana businesses are hoping for cannabis reform on the federal level, one company is no longer at the mercy of policymakers on the Hill. "We're independent of the need for federal reform or tax relief or anything like that," Jason Wild, chairman of TerrAscend Corp....

Can police officers consume marijuana off-duty in states where it's legal? While some may assume that the answer is easy and clear, in reality, it is not. Last year Jersey City police officer Omar Polanco was fired for testing positive for THC after a random urine test....

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...

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 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...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this September bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's scroll through the latest regulatory changes in the space. New York Cracks Down On Illicit Shops Selling Potent Marijuana Munchies...

Alabama Cannabis Licensing Saga Continues Another Alabama medical cannabis business is taking legal action against the state regulator for its faulty cannabis licensing process, reported FoxNews. Alabama Always LLC was not among the businesses the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded...

An administrative law judge recently ruled in favor of a police officer who was fired in Jersey City this April after testing positive for marijuana. Norhan Mansour was one of three police officers who were fired over the same issue and who pushed for reinstatement, filing their petitions...

Florida Gets New MMJ Stores And Fulfillment Center As Florida officials continue to weigh in on whether legalization of the recreational use of cannabis would be good for the state, medical cannabis giant Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) is strategically positioning itself for...