Bill Caruso

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law and could jeopardize federal gun permits and screenings, even where states have legalized it.

Sales of state-regulated recreational marijuana will start when expansions of medical dispensaries are approved. That might be weeks away, but maybe not.

An unofficial count shows 360 municipalities have opted out of legal marijuana industry and 90 have opted in. But new state rules could sway the reluctant.

New Jersey current has six medical marijuana ATCs, with six more now seeking permits. The state Health Department says 90 will be needed in three years.