Murphy said there will be several pieces to the legislation, including expansion of the medical marijuana program. The "biggest mountain to climb," he said, will be legalizing the drug for recreational use.
Just don't expect pot to be sold in stores right away. The regulatory and licensing process could take another six months after the legislation is passed, health officials say. That schedule could move a lot more quickly if medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to meet the demand.
Here is a list of 47 towns that have moved to ban marijuana sales, manufacturing, farming and other uses within their borders, compiled from articles published in Patch, 94.3 The Point, NJ101.5, The Record and The Star-Ledger as well as ordinances posted on community websites