With recreational weed now legal in New Jersey, it’s only a matter of time (and patience) before recreational dispensaries open up in the area. In the meantime, here are a few dispensaries scattered through Northeast that are open for adult recreational use. Massachusetts Pure Oasis430 Blue Hill Ave, Boston Ways to shop: in-store shopping, in-store […]
Marijuana Legalization in New Jersey
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 […]
The Green Room Hoboken
This platform has been a huge advocate for Cannabis, the legalization of it, the use of it for medicinal purposes, for recreational and also for social justice reasons. It’s a well known fact that this magical plant and it’s use has many many benefits. Let’s talk about CBD. CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the […]
New York Marijuana Decriminalization: Can I still be arrested for smoking pot in NY?
Marijuana decriminalization in New York has taken affect. The law downgrades the criminal penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a fine. The law also allows for possession of less than 2 ounces without criminal penalties. There is potential for some individuals with past marijuana convictions to have their records cleared. “Communities […]
Will Weed Become Legal in NJ on Monday?
On Friday the Mayors of the two largest cities in New Jersey, Mayor Baraka and Fulop announced their support of the proposed legislation with attention to full automatic expungement for all non-violent cannabis arrests. The most important and controversial policy issue of our time is the proposed legalization of adult use of cannabis which will be voted […]
Mandatory Conference for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Thursday, August 9th 2018 I wake up, put on my suit and tie, and hit the turnpike south. I was heading to the capital, Trenton NJ. With about one hour of travel time ahead, my commute was spent considering the possibilities to come. Once I arrived downtown, I begin making my way over to the […]
Harmony Dispensary: a New Jersey Medical Marijuana Facility
The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic now in Jersey City and the state of New Jersey. It’s a topic we’ve been covering extensively on the blog and most recently partnered with CannaGather NJ a resource for all things cannabis to bring networking and educational events to Jersey City. At our first event a […]
Getting into the Cannabis Industry, Part One
The cannabis industry is expanding to more and more new states and countries. While it appears there are seemingly limitless opportunities, it can be daunting to figure out where to even begin the process of finding your place. Whether you are looking to start a career or start a business, this short two-part series should […]
The Green Rush: Exploring the Future of Cannabis in Jersey City
On Wednesday April 18th, join JC Tech Meetup at Hudson Hall for The Green Rush: Exploring the Future of Cannabis in Jersey City! We’re getting closer to the legalization of marijuana, and the cannabis business can be the next big industry in Jersey City. Governor Murphy and Mayor Fulop have actively shown support for marijuana legalization […]
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 […]
The Future of Legal Recreational Use of Cannabis in Jersey City
Written by Rani Soto. Jersey City stakes their claim to the proposed adult-use cannabis industry! With a simple tweet, Mayor Steve Fulop, catapulted Jersey City into the cannabis spotlight. His declaration positions Jersey City to become one of the most profitable municipalities in New Jersey once newly elected Governor Phil Murphy signs adult-use cannabis into […]
Weed in NJ
Today is 4/20 day, which is the official celebration day for Marijuana. We wanted to explore various perspectives on the matter without sharing my views on the use of the weed plant, whether it is recreational or for health reasons, which I am sure from this post you can guess for yourselves… With the help […]