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Ridgewood NJ, Long-awaited workplace safety guidance issued by New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission this weekend fell short of delivering the specifics New Jersey employers need, said Senator Anthony M. Bucco.
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Between Delta Eight THC and THC-O, beginners should go for the cannabinoid with lesser potency.
Delta 8 THC is a milder form of the psychotropic compound THC. THC-O on the other hand is a more vital substance that delivers a much more potent high.
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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LI FAN FENG (DOB: 01/13/2002; single; unemployed) of 13418 Blossom Ave, Flushing, NY on a charge of possession with intent to distribute more than 400 pounds of marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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In the past decade, there has been a growing movement to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. This is due to the many potential benefits that cannabis can offer to patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions. While there is still some debate on the matter, more and more states are beginning to pass laws that allow for the use of medical marijuana.
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A recent report conducted on the potency of cannabis and the increased risk of psychosis and addiction has 10th District Legislators saying “I told you so” to marijuana advocates. Recreational sales of marijuana are now available statewide, however, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano stand firmly in their opposition to this change.
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The state agency mandated to regulate the new recreational marijuana industry, which was launched six weeks ago in New Jersey, has yet to provide basic rules for identifying workers high on weed, according to a report on nj.com. The lack of rules on how to deal with employees who test positive for traces of marijuana in their system is a cause of frustration for many business executives. State Senator Anthony Bucco said that cannabis is now legal for sale, so there’s a likelihood workers will report to the workplace impaired. The senator adds it can be dangerous in a manufacturing plant, hospital, construction site, or transport industry, where the slightest level of impairment could cause fatal accidents.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSE A. GONZALEZ, JR. (DOB: 10/09/1981; single; self-employed) of 246 Beechwood Drive, Paramus, NJ on a charge of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of IBRAHIM ASARE (DOB:5/23/1996; single; unemployed) of 254 Orange Street, Apartment 207, Newark, NJ on drug and weapons charges, and BRANDON WUSU (9/16/98; single; unemployed) of 254 Orange Street, Apartment 207, Newark, NJ on ID theft and money laundering charges. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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More than 60 percent of American seniors want Medicare to cover medical cannabis and most respondents think it would be more effective than other treatments
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Ridgewood NJ, MedicarePlans.com, a trusted platform for affordable health care resources for the elderly and disabled communities, has published a new survey report that provides insight into the use of medical marijuana among American seniors. The study also highlights opinions about health insurance coverage for cannabis treatments. Research experts targeted Medicare recipients and generated responses from 1,250 adults aged 65 and older.
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Bergenfield NJ , the Bergenfield Borough Council voted on Tuesday to allow a company to grow and manufacture cannabis in a vacant storefront on Washington Avenue that was once a popular roller-skating rink.
The 4-1 vote came after some residents voiced concerns that such a business along the borough’s main thoroughfare would encourage drug use and damage Bergenfield’s reputation.
But borough officials said they felt an obligation to explore the possibility given the potential tax revenue at stake.
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of MICHAEL LIGUS (DOB: 10/1/97; single; owner of DIRTY JERZY SUPPLIES LLC) of 92 Valley Road, Ringwood, NJ; DAMIAN WESLER SR. (DOB: 1/2/78; single; owner of DIRTY JERZY SUPPLIES LLC) of 45 Bentley Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ; DAMIAN WESLER JR. (DOB: 07/16/99; single; operator of DIRTY JERZY SUPPLIES LLC) of 9 Maria Court, Ringwood, NJ; ANTHONY GARCIA (DOB: 12/27/77; single; unemployed) of 772 First Street, Secaucus, NJ; and EZEKIEL PAULINO (DOB: 4/17/96; single; store clerk) of 70 Daniel Avenue, Rutherford, NJ on drug offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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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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Ever since New Jersey legalized cannabis in February 22, 2021, you may have wondered if marijuana has medicinal properties to manage depression?
Conflicting reports state that marijuana causes depression, yet others assert it helps in dealing with depression. What then is the relation between marijuana and depression treatment? Before we move ahead and find more about it, here is a site where you can contact a Medical Cannabis Doctor to learn about this topic in details.
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