Marijuana now legal in New Jersey
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I see that legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has gained its first GOP Sponsor. I realize there is still a long way to go, but with polling showing that over 60% of Pennsylvania's voters favoring this legislation; it is not being overly optimistic to think that this could possibly happen within the next couple of years.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A bipartisan bill to legalize adult use marijuana has been introduced in Pennsylvania.
"Nearly two thirds of Pennsylvanians support adult use marijuana legalization," according to State Sen. Dan Laughlin, a Republican.
Sens. Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, who introduced the legislation, maintain with New Jersey legalizing marijuana this week and New York expected to legalize marijuana in their upcoming budget session, Pennsylvania is at risk of losing thousands of jobs and tax revenue to neighboring states.
"Neighboring states are positioning themselves to deny the Commonwealth millions of dollars in new revenue," Laughlin stated.
The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office projects marijuana legalization can generate between $400 million to $1 billion of new tax revenue for the Commonwealth..
The state senators also said the bill would help Pennsylvania's agricultural industry and support economic and social equity, expunging non-violent marijuana convictions and decriminalizing marijuana up to a certain limit.
"As a Black man living in North Philadelphia, I've observed for years how cannabis laws have been disproportionately enforced, and there's been a disparate impact on people of color," Street explained.
Gov. Tom Wolf, a second-term Democrat, supports the legalization of marijuana, changing his position in 2019.
Under this bill, one would have to be 21-years-old to buy and verify your age at every purchase.
Some Pennsylvanians we spoke to think it's time, pointing to more than a dozen other states that allow adult use of cannabis. While others disagree, saying it could be abused.
Fifteen states have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In neighboring New Jersey, voters last fall overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize it, and Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed legislation to enact a recreational marijuana marketplace.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A bipartisan bill to legalize adult use marijuana has been introduced in Pennsylvania.
"Nearly two thirds of Pennsylvanians support adult use marijuana legalization," according to State Sen. Dan Laughlin, a Republican.
Sens. Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, who introduced the legislation, maintain with New Jersey legalizing marijuana this week and New York expected to legalize marijuana in their upcoming budget session, Pennsylvania is at risk of losing thousands of jobs and tax revenue to neighboring states.
"Neighboring states are positioning themselves to deny the Commonwealth millions of dollars in new revenue," Laughlin stated.
The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office projects marijuana legalization can generate between $400 million to $1 billion of new tax revenue for the Commonwealth..
The state senators also said the bill would help Pennsylvania's agricultural industry and support economic and social equity, expunging non-violent marijuana convictions and decriminalizing marijuana up to a certain limit.
"As a Black man living in North Philadelphia, I've observed for years how cannabis laws have been disproportionately enforced, and there's been a disparate impact on people of color," Street explained.
Gov. Tom Wolf, a second-term Democrat, supports the legalization of marijuana, changing his position in 2019.
Under this bill, one would have to be 21-years-old to buy and verify your age at every purchase.
Some Pennsylvanians we spoke to think it's time, pointing to more than a dozen other states that allow adult use of cannabis. While others disagree, saying it could be abused.
Fifteen states have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In neighboring New Jersey, voters last fall overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize it, and Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed legislation to enact a recreational marijuana marketplace.
Legalizing marijuana gets first Republican sponsor in Pennsylvania
The forthcoming bill is believed to be the first legitimate marijuana legalization legislation sponsored or authored by a Republican lawmaker in Pennsylvania.
I understand the lag time. Virginia's trying to be smart. For the state to get full benefit of legalization, they want to create a growing industry in-state. That takes time to set up properly, kind of like casino licensing. Virginia's long history of growing tobacco (though it has mostly died out) makes it a good fit for growing cannabis. Though pot is a lot easier to grow than tobacco, and most cannabis growing is indoors.
The other reason it's smart to do it this way is it is less likely to be repealed if Republicans were to re-take the Va. legislature. Once you have a bunch of rich people investors involved, they would be VERY unhappy if their businesses get taken away -- and politicians as a general rule don't like to make rich people mad at them.
The other reason it's smart to do it this way is it is less likely to be repealed if Republicans were to re-take the Va. legislature. Once you have a bunch of rich people investors involved, they would be VERY unhappy if their businesses get taken away -- and politicians as a general rule don't like to make rich people mad at them.
I see that legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has gained its first GOP Sponsor. I realize there is still a long way to go, but with polling showing that over 60% of Pennsylvania's voters favoring this legislation; it is not being overly optimistic to think that this could possibly happen within the next couple of years.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A bipartisan bill to legalize adult use marijuana has been introduced in Pennsylvania.
"Nearly two thirds of Pennsylvanians support adult use marijuana legalization," according to State Sen. Dan Laughlin, a Republican.
Sens. Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, who introduced the legislation, maintain with New Jersey legalizing marijuana this week and New York expected to legalize marijuana in their upcoming budget session, Pennsylvania is at risk of losing thousands of jobs and tax revenue to neighboring states.
"Neighboring states are positioning themselves to deny the Commonwealth millions of dollars in new revenue," Laughlin stated.
The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office projects marijuana legalization can generate between $400 million to $1 billion of new tax revenue for the Commonwealth..
The state senators also said the bill would help Pennsylvania's agricultural industry and support economic and social equity, expunging non-violent marijuana convictions and decriminalizing marijuana up to a certain limit.
"As a Black man living in North Philadelphia, I've observed for years how cannabis laws have been disproportionately enforced, and there's been a disparate impact on people of color," Street explained.
Gov. Tom Wolf, a second-term Democrat, supports the legalization of marijuana, changing his position in 2019.
Under this bill, one would have to be 21-years-old to buy and verify your age at every purchase.
Some Pennsylvanians we spoke to think it's time, pointing to more than a dozen other states that allow adult use of cannabis. While others disagree, saying it could be abused.
Fifteen states have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In neighboring New Jersey, voters last fall overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize it, and Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed legislation to enact a recreational marijuana marketplace.
Legalizing marijuana gets first Republican sponsor in Pennsylvania
The forthcoming bill is believed to be the first legitimate marijuana legalization legislation sponsored or authored by a Republican lawmaker in Pennsylvania.
Be careful what you wish for.
We have a condo in Ocean City (New Jersey) and they are going ballistic down there. Among other crazy things, this insane law basically allows minors to deal, smoke, and drink on the Boardwalk all they want with little if any threat of police intervention. Under the new law, officers are not allowed to ask a minor about possession, EVEN IF THERE IS MARIJUANA, CANNABIS, HASHISH, OR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IN PLAIN SIGHT! Doing so leaves the officer open to being charged criminally with violating a person’s civil rights.
Because these kids, AT WORST, would only receive a warning on their first offense, with NO write up or notification to their parents, they can be used by unscrupulous adult dealers to sell as much junk as they want.
Want your 10 or 11 year old kid working for a junkie? You can now send him or her to Jersey.
I also asked the question previously in this thread about driving, and how just the smell of alcohol coming out of the car window was always a deterrent to me from drinking and driving. Well, with pot, in New Jersey, that is now off the table. Under the new law in Jersey, the smell of marijuana or hashish, either burnt or raw, is no longer by itself “reasonable” suspicion to stop or search a person or their vehicle. Again. Doing that leaves an officer open to criminal prosecution.
Right now, Ocean City is a dry town. That has kept the riffraff out. We can see Atlantic City in the distance on the Boardwalk, roughly 20 miles north, but the two cities are like night and day.
Atlantic City is a sh!thole full of junkies. We have prided ourselves in Ocean City as being called “America’s Greatest Family Resort.” Remaining "Dry" has preserved that title for the most part.
Now, this braindead new law takes away our police force's ability to enforce the laws so people aren't throwing up on the Boardwalk or stumbling into baby carriages. Our Mayor and City Council are 1,000 % against this new law, and are going to join with Cape May County officials to see if we can get an exemption from prosecution for our police forces so they can do their jobs.
Except for Ocean City and a couple of other places, Jersey beach towns are already dumps compared to places like South Carolina and Florida. Let's hope this new law doesn't destroy the good Jersey beach towns that are still left.
Everything else aside, why didn't they state the test method? Cannabis stays in the system for months and a simple hair root type can find a trace. Simply stating "cannabis in their system" without telling the reader any other detail is meant to create a deception.
Just some information for you before sparking up. Studies have proven that long term marijuana use is linked to adverse cognitive effects. In particular, the drug is linked to reduced learning, memory, and attention. Marijuana is also linked to increased psychotic symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking) is fairly clear. A study conducted more recently connected marijuana to schizophrenia diagnosis among middle aged adults. Finally, there’s evidence of an increased risk of testicular cancer in long-term marijuana users.
I believe that all the adverse things you’ve mentioned can happen to people who smoke, but it’s a very small percentage. Genetic make up, life events and amount of usage play a big role in those who experience such side effects.
What a bunch of tripe.
My family has owned a house in OC for years and I've gone almost every summer since I was 10. People aren't going ballistic. Just the fool of a mayor. Why would kids being dealing that "junk", if folks can just drive across the bridge and buy it legally, just like they have been doing with alcohol for years?
Calling OC a dry town is silly. The full recycling bins lining the alleys are evidence of that. And being a "dry town" isn't keeping the riff raff out. It's the cost of owning/renting. OC is no more a family town than Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, Cape May, etc. All towns that are not "dry".
Actually, it's not JUST the mayor. It's the whole City Council. How many "folks" under the age of 21 "can just drive across the bridge and buy it legally"????? Answer? None.
Under this brain dead new law, minors can buy and sell dope to other minors, and adults, pretty much at will. Law enforcement won't touch them unless they want to risk their life savings.
Under the new law, officers are not even supposed to ask a minor about possession, even if there is marijuana, cannabis, hashish, or an alcoholic beverage in plain sight. Doing so leaves the officer open to being charged criminally with violating a person’s civil rights, regardless of whether the officer intended to do so or not.
Whether you are an minor, OR adult, you can no longer be taken into custody or otherwise arrested on the spot. However, minors have pretty much nothing to worry about now, especially if their parents are getting paid enough or being bullied enough to allow them to deal.
As for the "dry" part, sure you can drink in your home, but under the old law, low life outsiders couldn't come into town and go to some bar to get hammered before they went up to the Boardwalk. Just having to get tanked up in Somers Point, and then risk driving over a two mile or so bridge would be enough to keep a lot of the trash out. Now.... just buy it from some kid in the alley behind the amusements.
As far as "the cost of owning/renting", turn Ocean City into Atlantic City right up the road, and "your Family" won't be able to GIVE their house away. I know we would get rid of our condo ASAP. Ocean City is one of the few places still left in Jersey worth paying the big bucks for.
If you think legal weed is going to turn OC into AC, I'll take whatever you're smoking.
Don't worry buddy. This guy is harmless....
Smoking (or drinking alcohol) is prohibited on the beach and on the boardwalk in OC. It doesn’t matter what you’re smoking. Wouldn’t this ban remain?
Can teens be stopped or searched for having a joint, or other marijuana on them?
Under the new law, officers are not even supposed to ask a minor about possession, even if there is marijuana, cannabis, hashish, or an alcoholic beverage in plain sight. Doing so leaves the officer open to being charged criminally with violating a person’s civil rights, regardless of whether the officer intended to do so.
“If the individual is over 18 and the officer reasonably believes that other criminal activity is afoot, the individual MAY GRANT CONSENT to a search.”
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In short, an officer is risking his life savings now if he tries to enforce any of these new laws. And minors and their parents have just become the targets of unscrupulous, bullying, profit seeking junkies.
If you think legal weed is going to turn OC into AC, I'll take whatever you're smoking.
Don't worry buddy. This guy is harmless....
Well, before, the police were allowed to do their jobs. Now they aren't. I guess we'll both see how that works out.
Are you saying an adult can now drink an open can of beer while walking on the Ocean City boardwalk?
I think between the locals and people who come to OC, there has always been a fair amount of weed in the city. Still remember the "hippies" smoking in the pavilions on the boardwalks in the 60's, going there in high school with friends and "junior" and senior weeks, college in the 70's, and post college 80's and beyond. Drugs were always there. Still are. Many of the surfers have been into it for ages. As far as stores selling it, there is no money to be made in buying pot from a legal store and reselling it.
Agree, almost all of the southern Jersey beach towns are very nice and family friendly regardless of whether they are dry or not. The Paternos have a House in Avalon. The only truly sketchy town is Atlantic City and possibly Wildwood at night. Stone Harbor, Avalon and Cape May are gorgeous. Sea Isle has plenty of bars is perfectly fine as a family destination. I went to Sea Isle and Ocean City many weeks as a kid.
The idea that Ocean City is going to turn into Atlantic City because of a pot law is laughable.
Last year we stayed in Cape May for 5 days in August. At night we enjoy walking along the shore and listening to some live outdoor bands. The smell of marijuana was everywhere to the point we left and went back to the BB. During the day no issues.
Well, a minor might be able to. That's who this stupid law really protects (or puts at risk). The State Assemblyman representing Ocean City, Antwan McClellan, pretty much thinks a minor could walk down the Boardwalk smoking a joint.
[ State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, who attended the Council meeting, joined the governing body in criticizing the restrictions placed on police officers. McClellan, an Ocean City resident and former councilman, expressed fear that young people could simply stroll down the Boardwalk, smoking marijuana, without having to worry about being confronted by police.
“They’re allowing kids to do things without repercussions, and that’s not a good thing,” McClellan said.
“This is insanity,” Councilman Jody Levchuk said. According to media reports, the decriminalization part of the marijuana laws allows people to possess up to six ounces of pot without legal consequence.
Ocean City’s Council members also strongly criticized that provision, saying it would permit young people to legally sell large amounts of pot.
“You’re going to have teenage drug dealers now, with no consequence,” Levchuk said.]
https://ocnjdaily.com/ocean-city-officials-denounce-states-marijuana-laws/
Stop your hyperventilating, Nancy boy. If it turns out your doomsday predictions are correct, they will just change the law. Nothing is chiseled in stone. The fact of the matter is, many people rightly believe, a criminal conviction for smoking pot is much more damaging to a young person's life than actually smoking pot.
Geesh, with all the maryjiwanna you guys smoke you’d think this board wouldn’t be such a hostile place!🤪
So you want your kid working for junkies. Not surprised.
Kids are who this law hurts the most. Kids can now deal dope at will with few if any consequences.
Law enforcement's hands are now tied if your kid's a minor. Under this stupid new law, he (or she) is now valuable property to others. At least that's how these Councilmen, Assemblymen, and law enforcement officials are interpreting it.
Get ready for your 10 or 11 year old coming home from school beat to sh!t because he refused to work for the class bully. Or better yet, someone coming after you if you live in the wrong neighborhood and the wrong person gets hold of him (or her). He's (or she's) now worth money.
The good News BlueBalls? You can now legally get high. That's all that's important anyway. Right?.
Groovy Man!
This is a totally sane and rational response to someone hypothesizing that criminal charges for juveniles that sticks with them the rest of their lives might be more damaging than them actually consuming weed.
Well, maybe you anti-pot smokers can get behind this one.
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Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells
Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that a cannabis plant compound inhibited infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human lung cells.
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Agree. I’m in OC right now. Its turning into Avalon not AC. They are tearing down the million dollar homes to build 3 million dollar ones. There is more construction than I’ve seen in 20 years I’ve lived here.
Funny...they are legalizing MJ and making Menthol Cigarettes illegal at the same timeWell, maybe you anti-pot smokers can get behind this one.
Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells
Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that a cannabis plant compound inhibited infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human lung cells.
Ya. That Menthol Cigarette ban won't last long. Why you ask???? Because it is apparently....... get this....."racist ".
I believe this study is saying that CBD (a cannabis plant compound) inhibits Covid-19 lung infection. The article is currently undergoing peer review. I will be interested to see if any of the conclusions will change if and when the article in published. I will be following this space.Well, maybe you anti-pot smokers can get behind this one.
Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells
Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that a cannabis plant compound inhibited infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human lung cells.
Here is the abstract for the report:
ABSTRACT
The rapid spread of COVID-19 underscores the need for new treatments. Here we report that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound produced by the cannabis plant, inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection. CBD and its metabolite, 7-OH-CBD, but not congeneric cannabinoids, potently block SARS-CoV-2 replication in lung epithelial cells. CBD acts after cellular infection, inhibiting viral gene expression and reversing many effects of SARS-CoV-2 on host gene transcription. CBD induces interferon expression and up-regulates its antiviral signaling pathway. A cohort of human patients previously taking CBD had significantly lower SARS-CoV-2 infection incidence of up to an order of magnitude relative to matched pairs or the general population. This study highlights CBD, and its active metabolite, 7-OH-CBD, as potential preventative agents and therapeutic treatments for SARS-CoV-2 at early stages of infection.
I don't have a real problem with this. It seems to me that the health risks of cigarettes are an order of magnitude more severe than those of MJ.
I don't really believe that. If you are inhaling particles into your lungs, it can't be good. Just like air pollution. I may be better, or it may be worse, but it isn't good.
Thank you for the article,
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I don’t smoke pot. Just not a fan of being high.
But there are some significant medical benefits for certain people. Parkinson’s patients for instance. Also helps people on chemo regain their appetite. For pain reduction, it’s tough to disagree that marijuana is infinitely safer than narcotic pain killers. I haven’t looked into it, but I’d assume that the vape cartridges have all sorts of crap in them. And that may make it
more dangerous that flower. But both alcohol and cigarettes have some known and severe risks and you can buy them just about anywhere.
But there are some significant medical benefits for certain people. Parkinson’s patients for instance. Also helps people on chemo regain their appetite. For pain reduction, it’s tough to disagree that marijuana is infinitely safer than narcotic pain killers. I haven’t looked into it, but I’d assume that the vape cartridges have all sorts of crap in them. And that may make it
more dangerous that flower. But both alcohol and cigarettes have some known and severe risks and you can buy them just about anywhere.
I'm not a big fan of vaping. First off, unless coming from a dispensary. most cartridges sold in the East are bootleg. The packaging looks quite legit. I'd be concerned if someone was vaping daily throughout the day. There is a night and day difference in what you get at a shop in CA versus here in PA. its much stronger and cleaner.
I quit smoking for about 10 years, until 2018 when I had a very bad herniated disc with sciatica, and could hardly walk. Was in Jamaica and started smoking again. Also used CBD. Went through a two week supply of oxy with no refills and the pot really helped when that ran out. I do think it helps with my back issues, two bad knees, and a inguinal ligament injury that was misdiagnosed for the past three years. That hurt.
