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NJ Presence Felt at Cannabis World Congress Weed Convention
New Jersey entrepreneurs and professionals made their presence felt at the 2023 Cannabis World Congress weed convention held in Manhattan. Source: NJ Presence Felt at Cannabis World Congress Weed Convention from Heady NJ
NJCRC Approves 106 New Jersey Cannabis Licenses & Discusses Issues
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 106 New Jersey cannabis licenses and discussed the opening of a limited portal for more license types. “Happy Pride everyone. We can never forget the connection between the history of cannabis and the LGBTQ community,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. “I know a lot of applicants are very […] Source: NJCRC Approves 106 New Jersey Cannabis Licenses & Discusses Issues from Heady NJ
NJ Hemp Regulation Bill Progresses as Unregulated Market Flourishes
The NJ hemp market has grown into a bonanza that begs for legislation and regulations. The loopholes allowing Delta products have been greatly exploited to sell products that get you high. However, there is a bill to regulate the New Jersey hemp industry. Hemp delta products are everywhere. They are by no means confined to […] Source: NJ Hemp Regulation Bill Progresses as Unregulated Market Flourishes from Heady NJ
New Cannabis Health Study Confirms Weed Safer than Cigarettes on Lungs
Building upon a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have uncovered compelling evidence that brings clarity to the relationship between marijuana smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Source: New Cannabis Health Study Confirms Weed Safer than Cigarettes on Lungs from Heady NJ
New Jersey Magic Shrooms Legalization Hearing Possible
According to Politico, Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union) is planning a New Jersey magic mushrooms or shrooms or psilocybin for medicine legalization hearing. The hearing would be on S 2934. It’s called the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act.” It authorizes the production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness. The bill […] Source: New Jersey Magic Shrooms Legalization Hearing Possible from Heady NJ
Jersey City Cannabis Dispensaries License Cap Being Imposed
A Jersey City cannabis license cap for dispensaries and other companies is being planned by the Council. It is likely to pass on Wednesday. This has been in the works for some time. Initially, a six-month moratorium was going to be imposed starting last week. They want to address distance and prioritization issues and the […] Source: Jersey City Cannabis Dispensaries License Cap Being Imposed from Heady NJ
Eastern Green, Yuma Way Open 41st and 42nd NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Eastern Green Dispensary and Yuma Way have opened the 41st and 42nd NJ medical cannabis dispensaries. They won licenses during the 2019-2021 NJ medical cannabis license lottery. The pace of openings has increased as the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) is eager to increase NJ medical cannabis access and ownership diversity. Many who won had […] Source: Eastern Green, Yuma Way Open 41st and 42nd NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from Heady NJ
1st New Jersey Exclusively Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries Earth & Ivy, Nova Farms Open
The first two New Jersey adult-use recreational-only cannabis dispensaries Earth and Ivy and Nova Farms have opened. Both claim to be the very first. They are the 29th and 30th New Jersey adult-use cannabis dispensaries open. That includes the medical cannabis dispensaries allowed to open last year and the 2019/2021 medical cannabis license dispensaries that have […] Source: 1st New Jersey Exclusively Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries Earth & Ivy, Nova Farms Open from Heady NJ
Silver Leaf NJ, Brute’s Roots, MPX NJ Open 38th, 39th, 40th NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Silver Leaf NJ, Brute’s Roots, and MPX NJ have opened the 38th, 39th, and 40th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensaries. Silver Leaf NJ did a soft opening of their dispensary at 1743 NJ-27 in Somerset in Franklin Township in Somerset County this week. They were among the New Jersey medical cannabis companies licensed in the […] Source: Silver Leaf NJ, Brute’s Roots, MPX NJ Open 38th, 39th, 40th NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from Heady NJ
New Jersey Cannabis Home Grow for Medicine Bill Gains Steam
The New Jersey cannabis home grow for medicine bill has picked up steam and gotten new sponsors in the State Senate and Assembly. There had been little movement on the New Jersey cannabis home grow for medicine bill for some time. Sativa Cross Advocate Edward “Lefty” Grimes and Mike “Bongholeo” Vintzileos actually ran into NJ […] Source: New Jersey Cannabis Home Grow for Medicine Bill Gains Steam from Heady NJ
NJ Cannabis Expungement Clinic & Block Party (Rescheduled)
(UPDATE: This has been rescheduled for August) The River City Collective, Cannabis Equity Employment (CEE), Black Cannabis, and Baked by the River dispensary are holding an NJ cannabis expungement clinic and block party this Saturday in Trenton. NJ Cannabis Expungement Clinic & Block Party They are holding an opportunity clinic with an NJ cannabis expungement […] Source: NJ Cannabis Expungement Clinic & Block Party (Rescheduled) from Heady NJ
A Source of Capital for New Jersey Cannabis License Startups
Capitalizing New Jersey cannabis license applicant startups is a serious issue. While there are few sources many can go to for money, the Cannabiz Management firm is helping many. There are few sources for eager hustlers to take advantage of to secure the funds needed to build their dreams. Minority-owned companies seeking a New Jersey […] Source: A Source of Capital for New Jersey Cannabis License Startups from Heady NJ
Bar Association Holding NJ Cannabis Conference May 16
The Garden State Bar Association is holding its first NJ cannabis law conference and cannabis summit in Roseland, New Jersey. It will be on Tuesday, May 16th from 1 pm to 6 pm at the noted law firm of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi (CSG) PC, 105 Eisenhower Parkway in Roseland in Essex County. Jeff Chiesa was appointed […] Source: Bar Association Holding NJ Cannabis Conference May 16 from Heady NJ
Murphy Signs New Jersey Cannabis Tax Law Bill for Deductions
Governor Phil Murphy (D) has signed New Jersey cannabis tax law reform legislation so cannabis companies can deduct their business expenses. The bill was A-3946/S-340, “Decouples State tax provisions from federal prohibition on cannabis business deductions.” The new law decouples cannabis businesses from the federal Internal Revenue Service Tax Code Section 280E. Section 280E prohibits […] Source: Murphy Signs New Jersey Cannabis Tax Law Bill for Deductions from Heady NJ
NJ Cannabis Law News: Jersey City Cannabis Board Continues
In NJ cannabis law news, the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four cannabis dispensaries and carried two to the next meeting amidst a changing cannabis law. Barthelemy Farms Makes NJ Cannabis Laws News Barthelemy Farms LLC at 453 Palisades Ave was heard. They agreed to be carried to the next meeting quickly. “So, […] Source: NJ Cannabis Law News: Jersey City Cannabis Board Continues from Heady NJ
36th, 37th New Jersey Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Open
URB’N Dispensary and Restore NJ have opened the 36th and 37th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensaries in Newark and South Jersey. They were awarded in the 2019/2021 licensing round. Both decided to do soft openings where one accepts some customers to ensure there are no problems. It’s usually only afterward that a “Grand Opening” is […] Source: 36th, 37th New Jersey Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Open from Heady NJ
Black Owned Kota Canna Adult-use Cannabis Dispensary Set to Open in Plainfield
After a long journey, the local Black-owned brand Kota Canna dispensary is set to open in Plainfield in Union County. Kota Canna CEO Shawn “First” Thorne recently received a resolution to operate in his hometown of Plainfield. They are a Goldilocks cannabis company many want to see open. All the boxes are checked as a […] Source: Black Owned Kota Canna Adult-use Cannabis Dispensary Set to Open in Plainfield from Heady NJ
MJ Unpacked Cannabis Business Conference Held in NYC
The MJ Unpacked cannabis business conference was held in Midtown Manhattan last week. It featured many vendors and those from established legal cannabis markets in the New Jersey and New York markets that are heating up. It had a significant New Jersey presence and contingent. The main feature of the cannabis business conference was the […] Source: MJ Unpacked Cannabis Business Conference Held in NYC from Heady NJ
Zenco: Compliant Cashless Cannabis Payment Solutions
Zenco has a unique solution to a problem facing many legal cannabis companies that involves cashless cannabis payments. Many retail/medical dispensaries use a reverse ATM solution to disguise the nature of the transactions. Cashless ATMs disguise the intended cannabis transaction. It is certainly not a long-term Best Practice. It might violate consumer protection disclosure rules […] Source: Zenco: Compliant Cashless Cannabis Payment Solutions from Heady NJ
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