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New Jersey Imposes New Fee With Legalization Of Marijuana

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As marijuana bills shape the nation, New Jersey joined the party. The recent push to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey will include a “social equity” tax according to recent reports. That means that the tax will benefit communities of color disproportionately affected by drug laws. The report states that bills by the Senate and Assembly will allow the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to levy “an optional social equity excise fee” for programs geared towards alleviating racial disparities. 

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5 things that must happen for N.J. to legalize recreational marijuana

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By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on October 24, 2016 at 7:10 AM, updated October 24, 2016 at 8:35 AM

TRENTON — Eight state lawmakers ventured out to Colorado last week to see for themselves the impact legalized marijuana has had on the state’s economy, government and public safety.

The all returned impressed, and the state’s second most influential elected official, Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) said he sees it being a “game-changer” for job creation.

“I was on board before we went, but I am absolutely sold that this industry can be regulated. It’s safe, it’s well managed. Colorado has done an amazing job,” Sweeney said.

Here is a look at what likely needs to happen for New Jersey to legalize recreational pot.

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Voters in NJ split on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, poll shows

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Voters in NJ split on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, poll shows

 

TRENTON — A poll released today shows New Jersey voters are evenly divided in their support for legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use — although the results show wide gaps among different sexes, age groups, and political affiliations.

 

The Quinnipiac University survey found that 48 percent of registered voters backed the idea, while the same number were opposed.

 

But gaps emerged when the groups were broken down:

 

• Men back legalization 54 percent to 43 percent, while women are opposed 52 percent to 43 percent.

 

• Voters 18 to 29 support legalization 56 percent to 43 percent, while voters over 65 disapprove 63 percent to 33 percent.

 

• Democrats are for it 55 percent to 41 percent, Republicans are against it 61 percent to 34 percent, and independents are divided, 48 percent to 48 percent.

 

“There’s enormous interest in the proposal to legalize marijuana, but voters split down the middle,” Maurice Carroll, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll, said. “Republicans say no, Democrats say yes, and the highest support comes from younger voters.” (Johnson/Star-Ledger)

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