In November 2020, New Jersey residents voted to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of cannabis for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail cannabis. By passing this amendment, New Jersey was poised to take the lead in the adult-use cannabis market amongst its neighboring states. However, as we have seen in the past, the legislative roll out has been slow and has hit a few major roadblocks.
Fox Rothschild’s Partner, and cannabis practice co-chair, Joshua Horn goes into detail about the delayed roll out and the risks associated with further delays in the article linked below. Check it out!