The first positive update from the election last week was that New Jersey voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but with that came many questions. What does it all mean? Other than anyone 21+ being able to buy marijuana? So many questions: taxes, social justice, allocation of licenses, rules/regulations. I reached out to […]
Marijuana legalization: reasons to vote Yes on Public Question 1
This year, New Jersey residents are voting on the legalization of recreational marijuana, allowing anyone age 21 or older to purchase, grow, and sell cannabis in the state. While medical marijuana is current legal, recreational availability would provide more accessibility to residents in the state. If you’re still on the fence about voting Yes to […]
What People are Saying about Legal Marijuana in Jersey City
I recently posted about the potential of weed legalization in Jersey City on my Instagram and asked for your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana and what it means for you. Mayor Fulop even added his two cents on the situations. I’m a supporter of legalization of marijuana + in next few weeks our planning […]
Is the end to the “War on Drugs” in New Jersey on the horizon?
The excitement surrounding the growth of the cannabis industry is contagious. Arcview Market Research anticipates North American sales to top $20.2 billion by 2021. Despite opposition from current Attorney General Jeff Sessions the future of the cannabis industry appears to be bright, unless, you are a person of color. Communities of color are still facing […]
Palm Trees
If you’ve been following along this blog, you know by now that here at ChicpeaJC we are pro-legalization of marijuana, and for the most part, our readers seem to agree with our views. But what if you want the benefits of marijuana (relaxation, pain etc) but without actually being “high?” Yes, I know some of […]