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New Jersey has entered the modern era of cannabis legalization, and with it comes a complex web of regulations and guidelines aimed at ensuring a safe, responsible, and equitable cannabis industry. Whether you're a consumer, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the evolving landscape of cannabis in the Garden State, it's essential to understand the regulations governing this burgeoning industry. New Jersey's Journey to Legalization In November 2020, New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment legalizing the recreational use of cannabis for adults aged 21 and older. The road to full legalization was paved with years of debate and revisions,...

The landscape of cannabis legalization in the United States has been rapidly evolving in recent years, and New York has become the latest state to join the green wave. In March 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, making recreational cannabis legal in the Empire State. As New York's cannabis industry begins to take shape, it's crucial for both consumers and entrepreneurs to understand the regulations that govern this budding market. Cannabis Possession and Use New York's cannabis regulations allow individuals aged 21 and older to possess and use cannabis for recreational purposes....

Cannabis Rules & Regulations: A State-By-State Guide With current studies showing that nine in ten Americans now support an end to marijuana prohibition, state laws are changing rapidly across the country.  With policies ranging from full legalization for recreational use to heavily restricted medical programs only available to the sickest patients, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest developments. So, to celebrate 4/20, we’ve compiled the following guide as a resource for state-specific information about child-resistant packaging regulations, ongoing legislation efforts, and useful links, including applications for marijuana and hemp cultivation licenses for every state and the...

Washington D.C. Cannabis History   Cannabis is legal for both medical use and recreational use for possession, personal use, cultivation, and transportation, but not for sale in the District of Columbia.  In 2014, D.C. voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 71, or the Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014. Previously, possession or use of marijuana without a physician's recommendation was prohibited under the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998.    Washington D.C. Child-Resistant Packaging Rules The District of Columbia’s child-resistant packaging and labeling regulations are as follows: 5607 LABELING AND PACKAGING...