The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission began accepting license applications for dispensaries Tuesday morning. By noon, more than 200 applications for licenses were submitted. The commission will begin reviewing those applications and says legal sales will begin soon, although no date has been announced. New Jersey voters endorsed the legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in the fall of 2020.
Strong interest as NJ opens application process for marijuana dispensary licenses
More than 200 applications were submitted within hours of start
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Rhonda Schaffler has been reporting on business for NJ Spotlight News since 2016. Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter for CNN, Reuters and Bloomberg.