Last week, New Jersey citizens voted to legalize adult use recreational cannabis. The question on everyone’s mind is: what happens next?
On Friday, Senator Nick Scutari released a new bill that would establish the framework for legal cannabis in New Jersey. The bill is similar to the prior bills introduced by Sen. Scutari. The New Jersey legislature still has to review and pass the bill for signature by the Governor. Additionally, the Governor must finalize the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission to be the regulatory oversight body for cannabis in New Jersey. On Friday, the Governor made progress by making several top appointments to the Commission. Once finalized, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission will also have to promulgate regulations for the industry.
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