TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey lawmakers have passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace.
Their action Thursday sends the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. He is expected to sign the bill but it is unclear when.The Democrat-led Assembly and Senate passed the bill during remote sessions because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment in November allowing for recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
The amendment takes effect Jan. 1.The legislation sets out a timetable that could see recreational cannabis available in New Jersey in about six months.The 200-plus-page legislation is a thicket of technical detail that is being closely watched by lobbyists and.