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[co-author: América Garza] There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. As we previously reported, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law (NJ A21, NJ A 1897, and NJ A5342/NJ S3454), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. The new laws contain express workplace-related provisions that impact New Jersey employers by establishing non-discrimination rules for recreational cannabis users or marijuana users, codifying that employers do not…

News 12 Staff Aug 17, 2021, 3:54pm Updated on: Aug 17, 2021, 3:54pm Three men have been arrested following a police search that turned up “extremely large amounts of marijuana” and two handguns from a Bridgeport smoke shop, police say. The discovery was made Monday at Smokers Box on Park Avenue. Officers seized two handguns – a stolen 9 mm pistol and a 9 mm pistol with a high-capacity magazine. Officers also located marijuana, THC vape devices, untaxed cigarettes and edible THC that were all priced for sale inside the store. Investigators arrested 33-year-old Andrew Friday, 22-year-old Ahmed Nagi and…

Tara O’Neill Aug. 17, 2021 1of8 The items seized from a Bridgeport, Conn., business during a search warrant service on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Bridgeport Police / ContributedShow MoreShow Less 2of8 The items seized from a Bridgeport, Conn., business during a search warrant service on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Bridgeport Police / ContributedShow MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 One of the guns seized from a Bridgeport, Conn., business during a search warrant service on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Bridgeport Police / ContributedShow MoreShow Less 5of8 One of the guns seized from a Bridgeport, Conn., business during a search warrant service on…

– Increased 2022 Financial Projections Reflect Theraplant’s Upside Potential from Projected 2022 Commencement of Recreational Marijuana Sales in Connecticut – – Company Also Provides Update on Theraplant Transaction – AMITYVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenrose Acquisition Corp. (OTC: GNRSU, GNRS, GNRSW) (“Greenrose” or the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company targeting companies in the cannabis industry, announced that it has increased its full year 2022 financial projections for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, as stated in the revised investor presentation filed with the SEC on July 28th, 2021. Greenrose’s expanded financial projections reflect Theraplant’s additional upside potential from…

Three years ago, the Planning & Zoning Commission debated medical marijuana dispensary regulations. Members received hundreds of emails and letters; public meetings were packed. More than a year later, Bluepoint Wellness opened at 1460 Post Road East. As of July 1, possession of cannabis is legal in Connecticut. Adults 21 and over can have up to 1.5 ounces on their person, and up to 5 ounces in their homes, or locked in their vehicle. Retail sales can begin by the end of 2022. Recreational cannabis will be at least as controversial as medical marijuana. Last month, the P&Z held a…

Three years ago, the Planning & Zoning Commission debated medical marijuana dispensary regulations. Members received hundreds of emails and letters; public meetings were packed. More than a year later, Bluepoint Wellness opened at 1460 Post Road East. As of July 1, possession of cannabis is legal in Connecticut. Adults 21 and over can have up to 1.5 ounces on their person, and up to 5 ounces in their homes, or locked in their vehicle. Retail sales can begin by the end of 2022. Recreational cannabis will be at least as controversial as medical marijuana. Last month, the P&Z held a…

News 12 Staff Aug 17, 2021, 3:54pm Updated on: Aug 17, 2021, 3:54pm Three men have been arrested following a police search that turned up “extremely large amounts of marijuana” and two handguns from a Bridgeport smoke shop, police say. The discovery was made Monday at Smokers Box on Park Avenue. Officers seized two handguns – a stolen 9 mm pistol and a 9 mm pistol with a high-capacity magazine. Officers also located marijuana, THC vape devices, untaxed cigarettes and edible THC that were all priced for sale inside the store. Investigators arrested 33-year-old Andrew Friday, 22-year-old Ahmed Nagi and…