AU sales in NJ to launch April 21; Patients to have priority
In the lead up to launching adult use sales, the CRC apparently pushed ATCs to make minor adjustments in preparation for increased consumer demand.
New Jersey gets green light for adult use sales – should begin within weeks
The CRC did not provide an exact date for final authorization, but the executive director said 30 days was a reasonable expectation.
Cannabis workers at The Botanist in South Jersey vote join UFCW
The Botanist has locations in Egg Harbor, Williamstown, and on the boardwalk in Atlantic City.
More thoughts on Maryland’s AU legalization effort
“They will need a disparity study. By law, they have to complete one in two years. Questions remain whether they will be able to complete that in time.”
Proposed NY bill would require MSOs to invest in communities impacted by War on Drugs
The bill would require registered operators to include a reinvestment plan in all future applications and require these companies to defer two percent of their yearly New York profits to the fund the CCRA would establish.
Newly licensed NJ operator bets on Atlantic City
“When we talked about the facility with the city and how we would build it, they wanted us to do tours,” said Cohn. “We’re excited about it. I think we will see much more regional traffic at first, coming into the city for cannabis.”
Expect delays for Maryland adult use legalization
Using New Jersey as an example, Maryland could be years away from selling the first product in stores.
Scotts Miracle-Gro buys New York’s sole woman-owned and operated cannabis business in $247m all-cash deal
Etain is New York’s only women-owned and operated cannabis business and one of the first five organizations to receive a medical license. Its four dispensaries are located in Manhattan, Kingston, Syracuse, and Westchester.
Recent poll shows voter displeasure with social equity efforts in NY
“I think if you look at the older demographic and ask if they are in support of legalization, that’s one of the fastest growing age demographics gaining support for legalization.”
NJ approves first 68 cultivation licenses
The current license awardees are approved on a conditional basis, with annual licenses expected to follow inside of a four-month period.
