Marijuana legalization in NJ on hold until 2020 voter referendum
Marijuana will not be legalized for use by adults in New Jersey any time soon, with the idea now delayed until decided by a voter referendum in November 2020.
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Murphy finally has deal on marijuana — How it would work in NJ
Don't light up just yet, though.
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Despite optimism and news of deal, NJ marijuana talks 'ongoing'
An agreement on marijuana legalization in New Jersey isn’t yet complete, and despite recent progress and optimism, there’s still not a timetable for a vote.