The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday voted 65-5, with six abstentions, to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, a measure that could significantly boost sales in what has become a fast-growing market.
The measure paves the way for the state to issue additional business licenses, cannabis home delivery and a more-liberal MMJ recommendation process.
MMJ program oversight would transfer from the state Department of Health to a dedicated regulatory commission.
The bill now will move to the state Senate, where it is expected to see a vote as soon as May 30.