Bimonthly News Update

PDFNJ will be hosting a FREE webinar Thursday, March 4, at 11am - "Marijuana in the NJ Workplace: A Focus on Worker’s Compensation". This webinar is open to any NJ business, so we strongly encourage you to share this information with business associates. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lillis, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, at bill@drugfreenj.org or 862-253-6808.

• Governor and lawmakers remain divided on legal weed

New Jersey’s long journey to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana remains mired in what is rapidly becoming a standoff between the governor and the Legislature.

• N.J. legal weed deal between Murphy and lawmakers suddenly collapses in stunning development

Just as it seemed Gov. Phil Murphy’s office and the state Legislature had come to an agreement that would end a years-long struggle to legalize marijuana in New Jersey, opposition from lawmakers has derailed the effort in another bizarre twist in the saga.

• As N.J. legal weed hangs in balance, top lawmaker names pick for Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has named his pick to serve on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission which will oversee legal marijuana in New Jersey, selecting a former Verizon executive who has also served in the Marines.

• How Will Evolving Marijuana Laws Impact the Workplace in 2021?

In 2021, employers will need to review their policies and ensure that they comply with evolving laws, particularly those covering medical marijuana patients.

• Biden, once a warrior in the ‘war on drugs,’ may slowly retreat

President-elect Joe Biden built part of his political career on being known as a fighter in the “war on drugs,” supporting legislation as a senator that set harsh penalties for some drug offenses.

• Can my California Employer Fire Me for Smoking Marijuana?

As of January 2021, 13 states allow marijuana use by adults while 36 states allow marijuana  use for medical purposes.

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