Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
The call to legalize marijuana in New Jersey has been loud and clear, lately. Legalization rallies have occurred in groups in Trenton, and front-runners from both parties of the gubernatorial primary elections have been vocal in their support of legalization. What is there to know about the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey?
1. NJ's medical marijuana program is growing
The state's medical marijuana program added 5,000 participants last year, and total enrollment now exceeds 10,000, according to the state's Health Department. There are five state-licensed dispensaries, also known as alternative treatment centers, and Secaucus just got approval to open its own dispensary.
2. The legalization of marijuana would yield $300 million annually in new tax revenue for NJ
The New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform recently estimated that, if legalized, marijuana could generate up to $300 million in sales tax revenue. Aside from generating a hefty profit for New Jersey, the $127 million that New Jersey uses to enforce possession laws would diminish, creating an even bigger profit for the state.
3. NJ would be joining 8 other states and Washington D.C., who have legalized marijuana
Oregon, Colorado, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, Alaska, Maine, Washington D.C. and Washington State have all legalized marijuana, with restrictions. For example, in Masschusetts, it is still illegal to buy and sell pot. In California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Washington State, Oregon, and Washington D.C, it's still illegal to smoke in public. If marijuana was legalized in New Jersey, similar restrictions would likely be imposed.
4. Legalization would decrease the amount of people put in prison for marijuana-related crimes
Although each stance differs, each candidate in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race would change the way New Jersey handles marijuana. Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno does not believe legalizing marijuana is the right way to go, but she does believe that decriminalizing it would be beneficial to New Jersey. Democrat Phil Murphy believes in legalizing recreational marijuana, which will ultimately decriminalize it.
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1. NJ's medical marijuana program is growing
The state's medical marijuana program added 5,000 participants last year, and total enrollment now exceeds 10,000, according to the state's Health Department. There are five state-licensed dispensaries, also known as alternative treatment centers, and Secaucus just got approval to open its own dispensary.
2. The legalization of marijuana would yield $300 million annually in new tax revenue for NJ
The New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform recently estimated that, if legalized, marijuana could generate up to $300 million in sales tax revenue. Aside from generating a hefty profit for New Jersey, the $127 million that New Jersey uses to enforce possession laws would diminish, creating an even bigger profit for the state.
3. NJ would be joining 8 other states and Washington D.C., who have legalized marijuana
Oregon, Colorado, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, Alaska, Maine, Washington D.C. and Washington State have all legalized marijuana, with restrictions. For example, in Masschusetts, it is still illegal to buy and sell pot. In California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Washington State, Oregon, and Washington D.C, it's still illegal to smoke in public. If marijuana was legalized in New Jersey, similar restrictions would likely be imposed.
4. Legalization would decrease the amount of people put in prison for marijuana-related crimes
Although each stance differs, each candidate in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race would change the way New Jersey handles marijuana. Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno does not believe legalizing marijuana is the right way to go, but she does believe that decriminalizing it would be beneficial to New Jersey. Democrat Phil Murphy believes in legalizing recreational marijuana, which will ultimately decriminalize it.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: 4 things to know about the legalization of marijuana in NJ
Author: Morgan Smith and Madeline Ference
Contact: Customer Service | NorthJersey.com
Photo Credit: AP Photo
Website: North Jersey News and Information | NorthJersey.com
