In the resolution, Freeholders noted that in the November 3 general election, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution legalizing recreational, adult use marijuana. The constitutional amendment will allow the possession and use of marijuana for individuals 21 years of age and older and legalizes the cultivation, processing and sale of retail marijuana.
The Senate and Assembly members must pass the enabling legislation before anything can happen. The legislation must be signed into law by the governor, to set the parameters around the sale, purchase and use of marijuana.
During a recent meeting, freeholders took action as state Senators and Assembly members are considering the passage of enabling legislation that will permit the use of recreational marijuana in New Jersey.
Before the passing of the resolution, Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone made a comment about how it is “mind-boggling” that state officials would put a public question on the Election Day ballot without knowing the details of how they would implement the use of adult marijuana.