Newark, Atlantic City and Merchantville would have 'cannabis lounges' if they pass state inspections

The lounges must conform to strict regulations

Cannabis Regulatory Commission will accept applications beginning Jan. 2

Counsel for Cannabis Regulatory Commission says getting things right is priority

NJ regulators want more time on decision to raise social equity fee

Mayor Andre Sayegh wants to increase municipal limit for recreational dispensaries

Current rules limited New Jersey to 37 licenses

Cannabis Regulatory Commission says it is committed to equitable opportunity

The CRC held virtual meetings this week for the public to weigh in

One activist believes sales could be much higher if more companies were allowed to get involved

NJ business advocate says lack of certain cannabis regulations leaves employers in legal limbo

But the Senate is not expected to follow suit

More than 200 applications were submitted within hours of start

Applications will be accepted starting March 15

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

Companies that have spent a lot on rent for facilities are still waiting to hear whether they will be licensed

The state will also review thousands of other cases eligible for expungement

Dr. Jennifer Chuang is a pediatrician at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center who says doctors need to start screening teens not just adults for marijuana ...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill tweaking the measure so police are required to notify parents when minors are caught with alcohol or weed.