Indopedia All Things Marijuana
New Jersey lawmakers are fully prepared to legalize a recreational marijuana market the second Governor Chris Christie leaves office.
A recent report from Entrepreneur claims the Garden State could soon follow in the footsteps of other East Coast jurisdictions, like Maine and Massachusetts, by making cannabis a part of statewide commerce.
The articles suggests that lawmakers may have already taking the leap if not for the fact that Christie, a man who believes marijuana legalization is “beyond stupidity” and will “poison the children,” was destined to veto it with extreme prejudice the moment it crossed his desk.
So, instead of fighting a losing battle, lawmakers say they are waiting it out; just hanging on until the day comes when Christie no longer has any authority over the laws passed in New Jersey.
Fortunately, that day is on the horizon.
As of January 2018, there will be a new governor running the scene and, with that, comes a new opportunity for the state legislature to put a recreational marijuana law on the books.
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says legislative forces are ready to move on a marijuana bill as soon as Christie’s term…
