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TRENTON<\/strong> \u2013 (NEWS RELEAE)<\/em> – Governor Phil Murphy today signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older (A21 \u2013 \u201cThe New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act\u201d) and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession (A1897). The Governor also signed S3454, clarifying marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur current marijuana prohibition laws have failed every test of social justice, which is why for years I\u2019ve strongly supported the legalization of adult-use cannabis. Maintaining a status quo that allows tens of thousands, disproportionately people of color, to be arrested in New Jersey each year for low-level drug offenses is unjust and indefensible,\u201d\u00a0said Governor Murphy.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThis November, New Jerseyans voted overwhelmingly in support of creating a well-regulated adult-use cannabis market. Although this process has taken longer than anticipated, I believe it is ending in the right place and will ultimately serve as a national model.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis legislation will establish an industry that brings equity and economic opportunity to our communities, while establishing minimum standards for safe products and allowing law enforcement to focus their resources on real public safety matters,\u201d\u00a0continued Governor Murphy.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cToday, we\u2019re taking a monumental step forward to reduce racial disparities in our criminal justice system, while building a promising new industry and standing on the right side of history. I\u2019d like to thank the Legislature, advocates, faith leaders, and community leaders for their dedicated work and partnership on this critical issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt long last, New Jersey is turning the page on our previous treatment of marijuana use,\u201d\u00a0said Dianna Houenou, incoming Chair of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC).<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI am excited to get to work building on the successes of the medical program and standing up the adult-use cannabis industry. It\u2019s an honor to be part of this historic movement in New Jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe failed War on Drugs has systematically targeted people of color and the poor, disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities and hurting families in New Jersey and across our nation,\u201d\u00a0said U.S Senator Cory Booker.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cToday is a historic day, and I applaud Governor Murphy, the legislature, and the many advocates for racial and social justice whose leadership is ensuring that New Jersey is at the forefront of equitable marijuana legalization policy. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to end the federal marijuana prohibition so we can finally begin healing the wounds of decades of injustice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a historic reform that will have a real-life impact on social justice, law enforcement and the state\u2019s economy,\u201d\u00a0said Senate President Steve Sweeney.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe can now move forward to correct social injustices at the same time that marijuana is made legal for adults. This \u00a0will launch a new cannabis industry with the potential to create jobs and generate economic activity at a time when it is desperately needed.\u00a0The decriminalization law is the most sweeping measure of its kind in the country and is a groundbreaking step in our continued effort to make criminal justice reforms that are fairer and more effective. This will help reduce the racial disparities and social inequities that have long plagued our criminal justice system.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the last fifty years, marijuana criminalization has been used as a tool to propel mass incarceration,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Sandra Cunningham.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIt has done immeasurable harm to Black and Brown communities around the country, and today we begin to right the ship here in New Jersey. I look forward to seeing the tangible impact this legislation has on our communities in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud to have been a driving force behind the most progressive decriminalization law in the country and I am grateful to finally see it enacted,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Teresa Ruiz.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cEvery day roughly 100 people in New Jersey are arrested for marijuana possession, this law is a move that offers individuals a second chance and ensures they do not become entangled in the criminal justice system. This is yet another step towards bringing justice and equity to our communities. Going forward, we\u00a0must continue to look for creative solutions to reverse the generational\u00a0impact the War on Drugs has had.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will usher in a new era of social justice by doing away with the failed policy that criminalized the use of marijuana,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Nicholas Scutari,\u00a0the leading advocate of\u00a0legalizing adult-use marijuana in New Jersey over the past decade.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cToo many people have been arrested, incarcerated and left with criminal records that disrupt and even destroy their lives. We don\u2019t want the criminal justice system to be an unfair barrier to success.\u00a0By implementing a regulated system that allows people age 21 and over to purchase limited amounts of marijuana for personal use we will bring marijuana out of the underground market where it can be controlled, regulated and taxed, just as alcohol has been for decades.\u00a0New Jersey will now be a leader in legalizing a once stigmatized drug in ways that will help the\u00a0<\/em>communities hurt the most by the War on Drugs and realize the economic benefits of the new adult-use cannabis market.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re moving closer to the long-overdue need to end cannabis prohibition,\u201d\u00a0said<\/strong>\u00a0Assemblywoman Annette Quijano<\/strong>. \u201cSo much time, effort, and thought have gone into this legislation. We\u2019ve continued conversations, for what I believe, has produced a stronger piece of legislation with a focused eye toward social justice and equity. This is the beginning of a new era of economic opportunity, social justice for marijuana possession, and hope for a better future for thousands of New Jersey residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith legalization comes an unprecedented opportunity for residents to clean the slate with expungement provisions and for communities to grow their economic base with businesses,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>Assemblyman Jamel Holley<\/strong>. \u201cA key component of cannabis legalization is addressing social justice concerns. The fact that Black New Jerseyans are 3 or 4 times more likely to be arrested on cannabis charges has contributed to the disenfranchisement of black communities. We have the opportunity here to also right the wrongs in our society in regards to past criminal possession of cannabis. No matter where you stand in the legalized marijuana debate, there has been a clear understanding that minorities within our urban communities have been hit hardest in the so-called War on Drugs. During this entire campaign for legalization, there has been one united vocal stance: There was harm done in the past and it must be corrected.\u201d<\/p>\n

“This new law includes real, enterprising opportunities for New Jersey communities that have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, along with more defined employment opportunities and a commission that requires diversity,”\u00a0said\u00a0Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThis will be a clear revenue generator for the State, and the social justice and diversity portion in the legislation remains imperative.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUndoubtedly, this is the largest regulatory undertaking the state has considered since the Casino Control Commission,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblywoman Angela McKnight.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cRemaining at status quo meant continued disparity in arrests for African Americans and teens for amounts now to be considered personal use.\u00a0 We are moving the state in a direction more compassionate for cannabis and in line with what is happening across the country in regards to legalization.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has been a long time coming in our State,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblyman Joseph D<\/strong>anielsen. “<\/strong>who chairs the Assembly Federal Relations and Oversight Reform Committee led the discussion on the bill in today\u2019s hearing. \u201cSocial justice for black and brown communities, which have been generationally impacted by cannabis prohibition, and equity in business are priorities in this legislation. We cannot fairly, or effectively provide regulation without ensuring these communities stay at the forefront of the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Jersey voters on November 3rd issued the Legislature a mandate: to provide the infrastructure for the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey. Today, we move on that directive by presenting legislation for discussion with fellow legislation and statewide stakeholders,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThe War on Drugs in many ways became a war on particular communities, incarcerating millions of black and brown people and affecting families irreparably for decades. Our work on refining this legislation aims to correct the economic and social justice disparities surrounding cannabis use.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Governor Murphy\u2019s signature, the decades-long practice of racist marijuana enforcement will begin to recede, in a shift that emphasizes the urgency of building the most equitable framework possible for cannabis legalization,\u201d\u00a0said Amol Sinha, Executive Director of the<\/strong>\u00a0American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, which is a founding member of<\/strong>\u00a0New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform<\/strong>. \u201cWith this historic reform, New Jersey also shifts our approach to youth possession and use by moving away from the punitive status quo to a framework that values public health, harm reduction, and the well-being of young people. Our state\u2019s cannabis laws can set a new standard for what justice can look like, with the removal of criminal penalties for possession and an unprecedented portion of tax revenue dedicated to addressing the harms wrought by the drug war. Signing these laws puts in motion the next phase of this effort: to work relentlessly to transform the principles of legalization into greater racial and social justice in New Jersey. This is a new beginning \u2013 and the culmination of years of advocacy \u2013 and we must keep in mind that it is only the start.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under A21, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) will promulgate regulations to govern the medical and adult-use industries and oversee the applications for licensing of cannabis businesses. The legislation further provides for the Legislature to reinvest cannabis revenues in designated \u201cimpact zones\u201d; directs the CRC to promote diversity and inclusion in business ownership; and contains critical employment protections for people who engage in lawful behavior with respect to cannabis.<\/p>\n

A1897 reforms criminal and civil penalties for marijuana and hashish offenses, as well as provides remedies for people currently facing certain marijuana charges. The bill prevents unlawful low-level distribution and possession offenses from being used in pretrial release, probation, and parole decisions and provides certain protections against discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation. The bill also creates a pathway to vacate active sentences for certain offenses committed before enactment of the enabling legislation.<\/p>\n

The Governor today also signed S3454 into law, clarifying penalties for marijuana and cannabis possession and consumption for individuals younger than 21 years old. The legislation corrects inconsistencies in A21 and A1897 concerning marijuana and cannabis penalties for those underage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been working on decriminalizing adult-use marijuana for well over three years now, and I am happy to finally see it become a reality,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Ronald Rice.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThis is a common-sense and just law that gives an equal playing field for folks in communities of color. Many have argued that legalizing adult-use marijuana has been for social, economic and criminal justice, however, decriminalization for me, is equally as important. I will continue to watch closely and fight to ensure communities of color are treated equally.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is only one piece in the many parts of change that must be done in the name of social justice for our communities. The War on Drugs in many ways became a war on particular communities, incarcerating millions of people and affecting families irreparably for decades,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly<\/strong>. \u201cThe action we take now to help our black and brown communities who have been disproportionately affected by current laws surrounding cannabis use is critical to trauma for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been far too many people, especially those from Black and Hispanic communities, who have been negatively impacted by the criminalization of cannabis,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblywoman Annette Quijano.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThere have been long-term impacts on the lives of all people in this state, but considerably those of color. This law is the product of taking a hard look at our current laws, listening to the will of the majority of New Jerseyans and taking a common-sense approach to cannabis offenses.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBlack New Jerseyans are up to four times more likely to be arrested on cannabis charges than White people. It\u00a0is a sad fact, a further painful reminder that so people in our communities have been disenfranchised for far too long,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblyman Jamel Holley<\/strong>. \u201cThere have always been glaring social justice concerns and obvious inequity in the high number\u00a0of arrests of minority residents. Now, finally, this is the time for it to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s time for the change we seek,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblywoman Angela McKnight<\/strong>. \u201cNew Jersey residents are not happy with the status quo and we need to move in a direction of compassion for the communities that have long been targeted by current regulatory criteria. The call for action, for social justice reform, is resounding throughout our nation. And it begins in New Jersey today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDecriminalization and expungement for those who have been disproportionately incarcerated for marijuana offenses is well overdue in New Jersey and many other states throughout this nation,\u201d\u00a0said Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake<\/strong>. \u201cA criminal marijuana charge has a detrimental effect on an individual\u2019s opportunity to access higher education, obtain gainful employment, receive housing support, and address child custody issues.\u00a0 Not all communities are impacted equally by marijuana enforcement, measures to reduce the collateral consequences of criminal records are ones of racial, social, and economic justice. This is about social justice for a people who have endured the inequities in the law for generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

In July 2019, Governor Murphy\u00a0signed legislation (\u201cThe Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act\u201d) to reform New Jersey\u2019s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) and expand patient access to medical marijuana<\/a>, ensuring this life-changing medical treatment is affordable and accessible for those who need it most.<\/p>\n

In December 2019, Governor Murphy signed\u00a0one of the most progressive expungement reforms in the nation<\/a>, giving individuals entangled in the criminal justice system the opportunity to fully participate in society. S4154 eliminated fees for expungement applications and additionally created a petition process for \u201cclean slate\u201d expungement for residents, as well as required the State to implement an automated clean slate expungement system. Furthermore, the bill required that low-level marijuana convictions be sealed upon the disposition of a case, preventing those convictions from being used against individuals in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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