Legalization Bill Introduced in New Jersey

Add New Jersey to the list of states which have introduced legalization/recreational marijuana bills this year.

Yesterday State Senator Nicholas Scutari introduced S 1896 which would legalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana for anyone 21 or older. The bill also allows individuals to grow up to 6 plants.   People who are interested in operating a “marijuana establishment” will apply for a license from the newly renamed Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Marijuana Control.  A 7% sales  tax, which would not apply to medical marijuana, would be used for worthwhile purposes including repairing NJ’s transportation infrastructure. 

Chris Christie’s probable reaction from statements at a town hall-“I will not decriminalize marijuana,” Christie said. “I will not permit recreational use, and I will not legalize marijuana, because I think that is the wrong message to send to the children in this state and to young adults.”