Currently, consumers are not allowed to use cannabis in public

It can take up to six months before the records are cleared

A law goes into effect Jan. 1 that increases the minimum amount of required liability insurance

Up to $10M available, with 60% dedicated to social equity applicants

Lack of capital is an ongoing problem for minority businesses

Cannabis Regulatory Commission says it is committed to equitable opportunity

One of the panels will focused on what municipalities should consider when reviewing cannabis applications

Allegations of moldy marijuana, product missing, possible contamination

Eight-week program provides training for Black, Indigenous and people of color

That brings to 18 the total number of outlets in the state

Princeton takes a step back. Other municipalities want in

One concern raised at Senate committee hearing was the cost to medical patients

Would-be owners point to onerous application process, lack of capital

Working with a town on zoning and ordinances is key in NJ

Acting attorney general Matthew Platkin says public safety is his top priority

Big demand on first day of sales

Safety is an issue in many industries, business advocate says

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission began accepting applications for cultivators, manufacturers and testing labs on Wednesday

The news comes after litigation and the pandemic delayed the process

Many towns are waiting to see how the rules are enforced in practice