Monday, March 4, 2024

CMMNJ Zoom Meeting Agenda for March 12, 2024

 


CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for March 12, 2024 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 845 1990 5919 Passcode: 279542 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84519905919?pwd=ODlRNXdudlJtVzRwVFpGbWp5eldmdz09

Agenda: New Jersey Issues:

Third Anniversary of Legalization in New Jersey: Reform organizations NORML, CMMNJ, SSDP, D4DPR, & SATIVA CROSS celebrate marijuana arrests prevented, while noting unfinished business. Press Conference and rally outside the NJ Statehouse Annex. Also, Community gathering at HUB-13 on W. Front St., Trenton, 2/22/24.

NJ Governor Marks ‘Huge Milestone’ With Over 100 Dispensaries Now Open: 40 serve both patients and adults, 12 only serve patients and 50 are only rec. sales. New Jersey 101.5’s list.

Assembly Hearing Examines NJ Cannabis Market Progress: NJ Marijuana Sales Officially Top $2 Billion since 2018, Top Regulator Says, While Encouraging Lawmakers To Explore Home Grow

NORML Action Alert: New Jersey: Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Medicine

Chris G's Cheap Weed List - NJ adult use

If NJ Legalizes Mushrooms, East Coast Could Follow: "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act."

Bennabis Health & Leaf 411 provide free access to the cannabis nurse hotline!

Marijuana legalization law at center of legal fight waged by anti-cannabis group Plaintiffs accuse local officials of ‘marijuana trafficking’ in violation of federal statute

NJ Bill would Force Drivers Suspected of Marijuana use To Provide A Blood Sample

CMMNJ’s post-legalization medical cannabis goals:

Insurance bills in the 2024 - 2025 NJ legislative session:
  • S1944: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. 
  • S1943: Requires workers’ compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage.
  • A898: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.
Home cultivation bills in the 2024 - 2025 NJ legislative session:
  • S1393/A846: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A414: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S1985: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical 
Hospital and Institutional Access: 
NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced, if these patients had access to medical cannabis.

Upcoming Events: 

“Functional Fungi Educational Symposium” Newark Conservancy, 3/30/24 12:30 to 4:30 pm

Happy Wellness Expo, 3 Hillside Ave., Livingston, NJ, 3/23/24, 10am to 7pm; CMMNJ table.

Archer Health Fair, 1025 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ, 5/16/24, 10AM TO 2 PM.

Shore Grow, LLC 2024 Class Schedule 1710 Rt. 35 Oakhurst NJ

“Remembering the 60’s” presents, “The Elderly and Medical Marijuana” with Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Twp. Branch, 4/11/24, 2 – 3 pm

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) Upcoming Events

CMMNJ Expungement Clinic, Raritan Valley Community College, 6/22/24, 12 - 4pm.

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

Pew Research: Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state:

54% of Americans live in a state where the recreational use of marijuana is legal.
74% of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal for either recreational or medical use. 
79% of Americans live in a county with at least one cannabis dispensary.
There are nearly 15,000 cannabis dispensaries in the United States.

DEA, AG Miss Deadline to Respond to 12 US Senators on Cannabis Rescheduling

Is The Government Finally Abandoning Its Anti-Science Stance On Marijuana?

Congressional Research Services Report: “The Schedule I Status of Marijuana.” 

Descheduling or Rescheduling Marijuana; see Ken’s comment.

Gov. Shapiro renews Pennsylvania marijuana legalization push

New York state adults will be allowed to grow up to six mature and six immature cannabis plants at their home, after a 60-day public comment period. Regulators did not expect the home grows to have a major effect on licensed retailers.

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, C.D.C. Says

Does marijuana cause psychosis? The answer is complicated

"The object of legalization was to weaken the black market, reduce prohibition-related crime, and protect consumers from contaminated products." Germany

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

The next CRC meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 11 a.m. at 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton.          Watch live on YouTube.

The NJ CRC reduced registration and renewal fees for the Medicinal Cannabis Program to just $10 for two years, but it will be free with the new digital medical cannabis cards. NJ’s Digital MMJ Cards With No Registration, Renewal Fees.

Find a Dispensary in NJ.

Treasury report: 

Checking: $10,052.  

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 
CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

Fundraising ideas are always welcome. 

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 
Twitter: @CMM_NJ
CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ awards:

2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;
2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"
2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;
2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CMMNJ Agenda for February 13, 2024 at 7 pm

 

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for February 13, 2024 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 827 2716 6880 

Passcode: 539721 Or, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82727166880?pwd=cUZ3NXpyRDhGb0s2UU9vTWcyUmFaZz09


Agenda: New Jersey Issues:

New Jersey lawmakers filed bills on issues ranging from marijuana interstate commerce, home grow, banking and employment protections to psychedelics legalization and kratom regulations.

Nearly a dozen crime-reduction programs across NJ will share $5.2 million from the new cannabis-generated fund, which reinvests in communities most affected by the past criminalization of marijuana.

Todd Johnson of the New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA), which represents licensed New Jersey medical and adult use dispensaries, told Heady NJ  they are for NJ medical cannabis home grow legalization. “We will continue to support CMMNJ and their efforts around homegrown cannabis for patients. The NJCTA firmly believes the legalization of home growing will expand patient access and improve care. (It) allows for the customization of strains and control over the cultivation process to create a product that treats an individual’s specific medical needs,” he explained.

Kristen Goedde of Trichome Analytical said a small, 10’x10’ canopy of growing plants is the alternative they prefer. Jared I. Mancinelli, Esq. explained: “The canopy language is better for both patients and those in opposition to home grow due to concerns of its contribution to the illicit market. A 10’x10’ area allows for proper pheno-hunting for medicinal cultivars while eliminating the opportunity for those who exploit the plant count limit through the cultivation of massive cannabis plants, where one plant could have a 10’x10’ canopy on its own.” He suggested the following amendment to S1393/A846:

a. A registered qualifying patient who is 21 years of age or older, or a designated caregiver for the patient, shall be authorized to cultivate and possess a total mature cannabis plant grow canopy area that does not exceed 100 square feet for the patient's personal medical use…Any medical cannabis that is home cultivated pursuant to this section shall be cultivated in the residence of the patient or the patient's designated caregiver, as applicable, at the address indicated in the individual's current registry information.

NORML Action Alert: New Jersey: Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Medicine

Three years after recreational use was legalized, over 50 cannabis businesses opened in New Jersey in 2023, representing a big breakthrough of the industry in the state.

New testing labs: Avoiding contaminants before you inhale or ingest your marijuana.

Legislation is pending, A2879, to re-criminalize the production and retail sale of cannabis products above 30 percent THC (for flower) and 60 percent THC (for tinctures/concentrates). Tell your legislators, “No!” with the NORML letter.

CMMNJ’s post-legalization medical cannabis goals:

Insurance bills (note new bill numbers for 2024 - 2025 legislative session):
  • S1944: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. The bills passed both Health Committees and are in the Senate and Assembly Budget and Oversight Committees. 
  • S1943: Requires workers’ compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage.
  • A898: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills (note new bill numbers for 2024 - 2025 legislative session):
  • S1393/A846: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A414: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S1985: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical 
Hospital and Institutional Access: 

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced if these patients had access to medical cannabis.

Upcoming Events: 

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM): Upcoming Events

Happy Wellness Expo, 3 Hillside Ave., Livingston, NJ, 3/23/24, 10am to 7pm; CMMNJ table.

Free Expungement Clinic; Bergen Co residents only, Blaze Responsibly, 2/17/24.”We’ve done expungements throughout the state of NJ, helped over 800 people last year with free legal services,” said Chirali Patel, founder of Blaze Responsibly.

For over 20 years Americans for Safe Access has been empowering patients and stakeholders to create safe access to medical cannabis.

CMMNJ Expungement Clinic, Raritan Valley Community College, 6/22/24, 12 - 4pm.

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

Colorado Legalized Recreational Pot 10 Years Ago. “Since then, customers have purchased about $12 billion of legal marijuana. The tax revenue…funds construction of schools and rec centers. Marijuana possession arrests have dropped 71%.” Colorado Public Radio

Congressman Tells DEA To Reschedule Marijuana ‘As Swiftly As Possible… Meanwhile, six former DEA heads and five former White House drug czars voiced opposition to the top federal health agency’s recommendation to reschedule marijuana. 

The American Nurses Association is applauding the Department of Health and Human Services’ cannabis rescheduling recommendation, which “marks the first time HHS has publicly acknowledged marijuana’s medical use.”

Federal health officials said their review found that more than 30,000 healthcare professionals across 43 U.S. jurisdictions are authorized to recommend the medical use of marijuana for more than six million registered patients for at least 15 medical conditions.

“The case for removing marijuana from Schedule I is overwhelming. The DEA should do so by removing cannabis from the CSA altogether, rather than simply placing it in a lower schedule,” the senators wrote in the letter, first obtained by NBC News.

Congressional Research Services: Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana

Descheduling or Rescheduling Marijuana; see Ken’s comment

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

The next CRC meeting: Thursday, Feb 15, 11 a.m. at 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton.

The NJ CRC reduced registration and renewal fees for the Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP)  to just $10 for two years. With the new digital medical cannabis cards registration and renewal in the MCP will be free. NJ is making medical marijuana registration free — for the shrinking group that wants it; 

Proposed rules for cannabis consumption areasNew rules would: • Allow operation of consumption areas after applying and receiving an endorsement from the NJ-CRC. • Allow operation of one (1) cannabis consumption area, regardless of the number of class 5 cannabis retailer licenses or ATC dispensary permits. • Prohibit the sale of tobacco products, alcohol, and food in consumption areas. • Require patrons to present valid photo identification to show proof of age (21 years or older) to enter the consumption area. • Allow medicinal cannabis patients to bring in cannabis items from other retailers for their use in the consumption area. • Allow consumers to bring food or have food delivered, if allowed by the business and municipality. 

NJ-CRC Executive Director Jeff Brown recently projected that the state is positioned to see more than $1 billion in cannabis sales this year

Find a Dispensary in NJ.

Treasury report: 

Checking: $10,135.  

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 
CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

Fundraising ideas are always welcome. 

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 
Twitter: @CMM_NJ
CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ awards:

2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;
2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"
2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;
2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

CMMNJ Monthly Meeting for January 9, 2024

  

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for January 9, 2024 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 881 5151 1166    Passcode: 102366 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151511166?pwd=aEN2SytJVkVtRWgxSnNnRGxpUTlBZz09

Agenda: New Jersey Issues:

Future Cannabis Project (FCP) Presents: "New Jersey Home Cultivation Round Table" (YouTube); Panelists: • Kristen Goedde, Founder, Trichome Analytical; Andrea Raible, Founder, CaMPS (Cannabis and Medicinal Plants Society); Paul Davis, Green Dragon Hydroponics; Sam (Shramuel), Home Grow Advocate.

Marijuana sales reduce violence: NJ OAG Matt Platkin: “We’re awarding another $15M to 29 organizations providing services through community-based violence intervention programs.” Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act and includes $5 million from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Fund.

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 said Freehold, New Jersey based dispensary NJ Leaf is the newest company to organize with them. 

ButACake: Breaking barriers for Black women in the cannabis industry.

On 12/21/2023, bill S3954 was passed by the NJ Senate, 28-1, and earlier was passed by the Assembly 77-0-0. The bill would impose a $50 fine on people under 21 found with marijuana in the state and allow police to notify parents or guardians of those under 18. Lawmakers previously downgraded marijuana and alcohol possession offenses for minors out of concern that Black people are three times as likely than whites to be arrested for drug possession. Social justice advocates warned that imposing fines and requiring a minor appear in municipal court would burden low-income families and thrust young people of color into the criminal justice system. “The fines and fees don’t necessarily deter youth from engaging with these substances.”

New Jersey cannabis sales, Oct. 2021 - Sept. 2023: Since recreational marijuana sales began in April 2022, New Jerseyans have spent more and more on cannabis -- but it comes at the expense of medical marijuana sales, which have consistently decreased. 

One Year Total NJ Marijuana Sales: (Q4 2022 - Q3 2023):

Medical marijuana sales: $146,462,771

Adult use cannabis sales: $616,217,455

Total cannabis sales: $762,680,226

Opinion: No place like home to grow medical cannabis

Peter Rosenfeld is a board member of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana, New Jersey (CMMNJ). He resides in Collingswood.

In New Jersey, it is still a major crime for a legal medical cannabis patient to grow a few plants. But I want to thank state Sens. Troy Singleton, D-Burlington, and Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth; and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, D-Mercer; for sponsoring legislation to change this situation.

Senate Bill 342 and its Assembly companion, A-997, would allow New Jersey’s medical cannabis patients to grow a small number of plants to help supplement their needs. The limits would be four mature plants and four immature ones per medical patient.

It is a real source of pride knowing that we have lawmakers trying to improve the situation of these patients. Unfortunately, these home cultivation bills have not had much traction, even to get informational hearings scheduled, since the measures are opposed by some legislative leaders.

Recently, this issue hit the media again when Gov. Phil Murphy said he would be “very open” to reversing the current homegrow ban.

But, he said, the legal cannabis market still needs to mature. This echoes legislators who are worried about the impact of home cultivation on the financial stability of commercial dispensaries. At least one legislator has also expressed fears that home cultivation would eat into dispensary sales.

Although recreational marijuana sales started less than two years ago, New Jersey’s “mature” market for the medical cannabis program was established years ago. The medical program is now 14 years old. If that is wasn’t enough time for the market to mature, I don’t know what is! Of course, now homegrow opponents have switched to stating concerns about the newer recreational market.

I wish more legislators would concede that medical cannabis dispensaries have had enough time to mature, and that we need to stop delaying home cultivation for the patients. New Jersey is one of only a couple of states that allow adult-use cannabis, but ban home cultivation, at least for medical users.

Half of our medical cannabis patients live on disability incomes, while we have some of the most expensive legal cannabis in the United States. This is not sustainable.

Even if we recognize that many of the same dispensaries serve both medical and recreational adult users, the medical component is small and shrinking, as patients drop out of the program. Instead, they are obtaining their cannabis through the general the adult-use program. This saves them the cost of registration fees and the physician visits needed to stay in the medical program.

The medical program is on track to shrink to about 10% of the total revenue for legal cannabis in our state. It is very unlikely that a small percentage of medical patients cultivating a few plants would have any noticeable effect on the dispensaries.

And, allowing home cultivation by medical patients might actually help sustain the medical cannabis program. It would give patients a strong reason to stay in the program, since many of them would still use dispensaries to supplement their home-grow harvests, both for variety and quantity.

I can’t directly address the diversion fears, other than to think that growing a handful of plants is not likely to generate enough diversion of sales from the dispensaries to worry about. This is especially true when we consider that it is legal for any adult in New Jersey to gift an ounce of legal cannabis to any other adult, and to do this repeatedly.

Any illegal diversion caused by home growing would be minuscule compared to the gift transfers that are legal. It is well beyond time to give New Jersey patients the right to legally grow a few plants.

https://www.nj.com/cannabis-insider/2023/12/issue-280-the-years-end.html

Bills

In addition, CMMNJ has some bills they’re still exerting pressure on that can help the industry. Here’s a list which include issues such as medical cannabis insurance coverage, home cultivation rights, healthcare access and expanded qualifying conditions.

Medical Cannabis Insurance bills:

  • S313/A3248: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. The bills passed both Health Committees and are in the Senate and Assembly Budget and Oversight Committees. 
  • S309/ A3511: Requires workers’ compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage.
  • S782 /A3932: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills:  

  • S342/A997: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A1422: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S353/A3657: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical

Hospital and Institutional Access: NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced if these patients had access to medical cannabis.

Upcoming Event: 

NOFA NJ’s 34th Annual Winter Conference, Douglas Student Center, Rutgers University, January 27, 2024, 8 am to 6 pm. CMMNJ will table!  

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people last month who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, 

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

The next CRC meeting: January 17, 11 a.m. (Virtual Meeting). Watch live on YouTube. Register to speak here by January 15th at 5 p.m. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person. You may also submit comments in writing by 1/18/24 at 5 p.m. 

Grand Openings at the Hashery Dispensary in Hackensack, Baked by the River Dispensary in Lambertville, the Voltaire Cannabis Dispensary in Mount Holly, Pure Bloss Dispensary Pennington, and Hello High Dispensary in Hammonton, and Sanctuary Medicinals Cannabis Dispensary in Scotch Plains. Now, 83 dispensaries serve recreational customers. Nine dispensaries are open only to medical marijuana users.

Medicinal Cannabis Program Participation (as of 12/15/2023)

  • Total patients: 91,370
  • Caregivers: 5,352
  • Doctors: 1,541
Patient numbers down from about 130,000 when recreational sales started.
Medical patients used physical cards to show at dispensaries, and that will largely shift to free digital in 2024. People can still get 2-year physical cards for $10.  
Find a Dispensary in NJ.

Treasury report: 

Checking: $10,454. 

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 
CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 
Twitter: @CMM_NJ
CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ awards:

2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;
2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"
2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;
2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

December 12, 2023 Meeting Agenda

 

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for December 12, 2023 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 832 3355 8314   Passcode: 887963 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83233558314?pwd=enN2L3NnZGU3aHB0Y2NUMW53b25KUT09

Agenda: 

New Jersey Governor Is ‘Very Much Open-Minded’ To Legalizing Marijuana Home Grow, But Says Market Needs To Mature First

Jail for growing weed? You must be high | Editorial

Scutari said that “it’s likely to happen at some point, but I just don’t think we’re ready yet.” 
“To prohibit home grow–especially for medical patients–is simply wrong,” said Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). 

Why is N.J. the only legal weed state that doesn’t allow us to grow at home? Ask your lawmakers | Opinion

Lawmakers put off consideration of psilocybin bill until new year

The New Jersey cannabis market is on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry. Medical cannabis sales have plummeted over 44% since April 2022, Meanwhile, adult use sales have increased by almost 40%. Prices for an eighth-ounce of small buds can be $23, but the average price of an eighth-ounce is $46.

NJSC: Drug recognition experts are OK for NJ police to identify drug-impaired driving, with limits, (cannot state the condition was caused by drugs) despite validity concerns.

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

After Ohio’s legalization vote, here’s where marijuana is — and isn’t — legal
Ohio just legalized cannabis. Now comes the hard part 
Marijuana legalization faces tough odds in red states despite Ohio win

National Institutes of Health (NIH) start a Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research,

Federal Law Requires a Choice: Marijuana or a Gun?

Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Pot Over Pills


Can you bring marijuana on a plane through a TSA checkpoint? 

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC): 

The next CRC meeting: Thursday, December 7, 2023 10 a.m. Location: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Watch live on YouTube. Register to speak here. Submit written comments to the CRC here. 

CRC's campaign to promote public health and safety around the state’s legalization law—an effort, in part, to encourage adults to use cannabis delivery services to mitigate the risk of impaired driving.

Edibles: CRC seeks public comment on rules for ingestible cannabis products. The comment period ends 12/15/23. The proposed rules are here.

Applications for wholesalers, distributors and delivery services will open up to all applicants on 3/27/24. Find a Dispensary in NJ.

CMMNJ’s 2023 medical cannabis goals:

  • insurance coverage; 
  • home cultivation rights; 
  • hospital & institutional access; and 
  • expanded qualifying conditions. 

Medical Cannabis Insurance bills:

  • S313/A3248: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. 
  • S309/A3511: Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage. 
  • S782/A3932: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills: Web site: https://www.letpatientsgrownj.com/

  • S342/A997: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A1422: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S353/A3657: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical

Hospital and Institutional Access: 

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Implement the Jake Honig law’s Institutional Caregivers to accomplish this! 

Expanded qualifying conditions: 

Qualifying for cannabis therapy should be allowed for any condition that a healthcare professional with prescription privileges determines is in the best interest of the patient.

Events: 

Expungement clinic, Plainfield Performing Arts Center Nov. 11.
Thanksgiving morning (Danksiving) giveaway at the State House 9 AM.
Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Equity Workshop Tour, Jersey City & Trenton. 
NJ Cannabis & Psychedelics Town Hall, M4MM, 11/17, Atlantic City.
The NFBPA at the League of Municipalities conference, Atlantic City, Nov. 13–16 with Nichelle SantosJeffrey Booker from CannaCoverage Insurance.

Treasury report: 
Checking: $10,558. 
Ken's GivingTuesday fundraiser for CMMNJ was a bust. Only one donation—mine! But Ken’s Facebook/Network for Good Birthday fundraiser raised $150 for CMMNJ. 

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 

CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/

Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 

Twitter: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ awards:

2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;

2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"

2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;

2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.


November 2023 Minutes/Comments:

In addition to five (5) members of the public, there were six (6) CMMNJ board members at the monthly zoom meeting on 11/14/23: Ken, Guy, Nick, Mike, Jim, and Ed. Several issues were discussed:

Fundraising was discussed; should we form a committee to pursue fundraising as T-shirt sales have been very disappointing at community events lately? The question arose about what projects need funding and how should we target a fundraising appeal? Our current goals include insurance coverage; home cultivation; hospital and insurance access; expanding qualifying conditions for medical cannabis; and promoting psychedelics medicinally. Since these are our goals, this is what fundraising would help us to achieve. If CMMNJ could get a strain named after itself that could help with fundraising.

There was a discussion again about the 20th anniversary gala which was tentatively to be held on December 9th 2023. Mike Brennan had gotten a free UFCW hall for use by CMMNJ in South Jersey (West Berlin). However, the feeling at the meeting was that we have not done anything to promote this gathering which is now less than a month away. It seems impractical to pursue this. Also, Mike, who was coordinating this, plans to have a surgical procedure that would preclude his attendance on that day. The board consensus was that we should not pursue a gala on December 9th at this time. Perhaps we could look forward to celebrating CMMNJ's 21st birthday next year.

The Beemer case in South Jersey, a man was arrested for home cultivation of marijuana faced 15 to 20 years in prison, but his case was dismissed with no clear explanation of why.

The Thanksgiving (Danksiving) give away will be proceeding as usual at the State House on Thanksgiving morning starting at 9:00 AM. As usual, CMMNJ will contribute $200 to Jim Miller for Cathi to purchase toiletries and other articles to give away to the needy in Trenton.

Guy encouraged people to fill out his survey on psychedelics, and mentioned that CMMNJ could conduct its own survey for free through Guy which was a $10,000 value. (Sample question: Do you believe patients should have access to insurance coverage for medical cannabis?)

Ken will reach out to Rutgers to determine their policy on medical marijuana patients using there are medicine on campus. It was reported that a medical marijuana student was told she could only medicate off campus.

The patient's handbook was being updated by Wednesday Meyer but that has not progressed.

The website for CMMNJ has not been updated since 2022 and this is something that should be addressed ASAP. Nick found two companies to update the website, one called SOS offered to change the website to WordPress for $500, and an individual named Don Slepian offered to update our website for $100. Nick set up a call with me and him and Don on November 17th. On that call, Don said that he could switch our GoDaddy website to a WordPress website that would make it easier for board members to update our website. Don he said we should add videos and pictures to our website as it was too text heavy now. If we used Amazon Web service, it would only charge $2.00 a month to have videos that we could edit and post on our website. Don said that he would finish the website by January 2024, and I sent him a check for $100. We will continue to meet tentatively once a week to review progress. Don also had some ideas about fundraising. Don suggests we should look into bequests, and also try to get some institutional support by coordinating with friendly organizations like Psychiatric Organizations promoting cannabis for Anxiety, PTSD, etc.


Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CMMNJ Monthly Meeting Agenda for November 14, 2023 at 7 pm

 

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for November 14, 2023 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 861 6377 7672  Passcode: 446701 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86163777672?pwd=dEQ5TVRSd0pmQnFqTGMydXZaZG1zUT09

Agenda: 


New Jersey Issues: 

Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion won approval from the Trenton City Council to legally open "NJWeedman’s Dispensary LLC." Trenton City Council also approved "Astronaut Planet World."

Trenton's Cannabis Ordinance was recently amended: https://ecode360.com/documents/TR0722/public/752980139.pdf

Jersey City is suing the state in federal court in order to be able to screen and fire police officers for using marijuana off duty.

“You can’t use your marijuana in a hospital ... or a nursing home and these are some of the sickest patients who need medical marijuana the most,” said Wolski.

Hoboken’s first medical cannabis dispensary, Terrapin Care Station, has officially opened its doors to medical marijuana patients. “The Station” is the 14th dispensary in the Garden State to open exclusively to patients.

The second year of the Cannabis and Hemp Research Initiative at Stockton University is sprouting new ideas, and new plants.

No response from Gov. Murphy to many requests for patient home grow rights. Potential home grow charges/legal penalties in NJ

Corruption, backroom deals, local politics mire N.J.’s legal weed rollout, businesses say.

A Rutgers University student and medical marijuana patient was told she had to go off campus to medicate.  All school districts in NJ are required to have policies and procedures to allow for patients to use their cannabis on school grounds. Are colleges exempt?

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

U.S. Census Bureau details the state revenue of marijuana tax money. Legal cannabis states had collected more than $5.7 billion in marijuana tax revenue over an 18-month period

Society of Cannabis Clinicians hosted its first annual medical cannabis conference at UCLA! Purchase the conference recording HERE.

Six former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) heads and five former White House drug czars voiced opposition to the recommendation to reschedule marijuana

Ohio: Issue 2, passed by voters on 11/7, will allow adults 21 years and older to grow, use, possess, and transport legally obtained marijuana. Polls show majority support among nearly every demographic group measured, including political party, gender, age, race, religion and education level.


Law enforcement officials made over a quarter million arrests for marijuana violations in 2022, according to the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer.

November 1 – 7 is National Medical Cannabis Week.

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC): 

The next CRC meeting: Thursday, December 7, 2023 10 a.m. Location: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Watch live on YouTube. Register to speak here. Submit comments in writing to the Commission here. 

CRC launched a new campaign to promote public health and safety around the state’s legalization law—an effort that, in part, will involve encouraging adults to use cannabis delivery services to mitigate the risk of impaired driving.

Edibles: CRC seeks public comment on rules for ingestible cannabis products. The comment period ends 12/15/23. Comment at njcrcgov.info/law.

Applications for wholesalers, distributors and delivery services will open up to all applicants on 3/27/24. Find a Dispensary in NJ.

CMMNJ’s 2023 medical cannabis goals:

  • insurance coverage; 
  • home cultivation rights; 
  • hospital & institutional access; and 
  • expanded qualifying conditions. 

Medical Cannabis Insurance bills:

  • S313/A3248: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. 
  • S309/A3511: Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage. 
  • S782/A3932: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills: Web site: https://www.letpatientsgrownj.com/

  • S342/A997: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A1422: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S353/A3657: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical

Hospital and Institutional Access: 

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Implement the Jake Honig law’s Institutional Caregivers to accomplish this! 

Expanded qualifying conditions: 

Qualifying for cannabis therapy should be allowed for any condition that a healthcare professional with prescription privileges determines is in the best interest of the patient.

Upcoming Events: 

⦁ NFBPA hosts League of Municipalities conference, Atlantic City, Nov. 13 – 16.  CannaCoverage Insurance and Guy Lardieri host “NJ Town Hall” on Cannabis and Psychedelics, Atlantic City, Nov. 17.

⦁ American Cannabis Nurses Association Webinar: Analyzing Research, 11/16/23, 12:00 pm ET

CMMNJ is always looking for community members to volunteer for CMMNJ tabling at events. If you are interested, email us at info@cmmnj.org

Treasury report: 

Checking: $10,758. 

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 

CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/

Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 

Twitter: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ awards:

2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;

2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"

2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;

2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for October 10, 2023

  

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for October 10, 2023 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 890 0413 4932  Passcode: 886219 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89004134932?pwd=cVB0dVRqeVJBZ0VKL2dFSndBRG9adz09

Agenda: 

New Jersey Issues: 

NJ Cannabis Insider published CMMNJ's Open Letter to the Governor: “Homegrow and expanded medical access needs to happen” in Issue 272 on 9/29/23. “I appreciate your taking the time to write to me. My very best,” Philip D. Murphy.

NORML action alert. Please sign: New Jersey: Legislation to Allow Home Cultivation for Medical Marijuana Patients

NJ Office of Legislative Services: Marijuana is descheduled in New Jersey, BUT…
"despite the de-scheduling of unregulated marijuana, it is still defined as a controlled dangerous substance under…the 'Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987'…part of New Jersey’s criminal code. Therefore, the personal manufacturing (growing), distribution, or possession of this unregulated substance may still be subject to criminal prosecution and punishment by a term of imprisonment, fine, or both."

Thomas Edison State University launched new online certificate programs in the cannabis industry that cover business, healthcare and medicine, law and policy, agriculture and horticulture.



Willie Beemer’s case for growing 15 plants in South Jersey was dismissed at the Salem County Court House on 9/22/23. Willie faced 5–10 years in prison for growing his own in the Garden State.

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 

ANA Officially Recognizes Cannabis Nursing as a Specialty Nursing Practice

The @SenateBanking Committee has passed the SAFER Banking Act—a huge step to help cannabis businesses operate more safely and efficiently. Over 800 banks and credit unions have acknowledged to the U.S. government their relationships with licensed cannabis businesses.

Congressional Research Service Report: Department of Health and Human Services Recommendation to Reschedule Marijuana: Implications for Federal Policy

DRUG POLICY FACTS: Knowledge is Power, update by Doug McVay


The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC): 

The next CRC meetings: 10/19/23, at 11 a.m., 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Watch live on YouTube. Register to speak here. You may submit comments in writing to the Commission here. 

Applications for wholesalers, distributors and delivery services will first open to social equity businesses on 9/27/23, then open up to diversely owned businesses on 12/27, and then the licenses will be available to all applicants on 3/27/24.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority reveals its $12 million of grant funding to 48 cannabis businesses.

Regulations that allow manufacturers to make baked goods and beverages won't be adopted until December, but the CRC passed waivers for such products in the meantime, so they should be here soon. Edibles accounted for nearly 12% of all cannabis sales in 11 states last year for nearly $1.6 billion.

There are 53 adult use dispensaries in New Jersey, and 47 medicinal cannabis dispensaries, including 6 that deliver to patients: Find a Dispensary in NJ.


CMMNJ’s 2023 medical cannabis goals:

  • insurance coverage; 
  • home cultivation rights; 
  • hospital & institutional access; and 
  • expanded qualifying conditions. 

Medical Cannabis Insurance bills:

  • S313/A3248: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. 
  • S309/A3511: Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage. 
  • S782/A3932: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills: Web site: https://www.letpatientsgrownj.com/

  • S342/A997: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A1422: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S353/A3657: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical

Hospital and Institutional Access: 

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Implement the Jake Honig law’s Institutional Caregivers to accomplish this! 

Wolski spoke heavily about the need for homegrow and the overall hospital system getting involved with insurance to pay for patient access to cannabis. “Right now if you go into a hospital and you’re a medical cannabis patient you have to stop using your medical cannabis and that can have a fatal reaction,” he said.

Expanded qualifying conditions: 

Qualifying for cannabis therapy should be allowed for any condition that a healthcare professional with prescription privileges determines is in the best interest of the patient.

Upcoming Events: 

Real Cannabis Entrepreneur, Guy, & Nichelle, two CMMNJ Board members, to be honored, with Leo Bridgewater, Hugh Giordano, Phil Charles, and more! Newark, Oct. 5 & 6.

B2B cannabis business conference DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Newark Airport, Oct. 12, 2023. 

Minority Cannabis Business Association, Equity Workshop Tour, Trenton, 10/24/23, 10–2 pm.

CMMNJ Gala, Oct. 21, 2023: postponed.

The South Jersey Legacy to Legal Forum, W. Berlin, NJ, Oct. 28, 1–5 pm.

Cannabis Job Fair, Elizabeth, Union County, NJ, Oct. 11.

Recent Events:

NECANN NJ Atlantic City Convention Center, 9/8-9/2023 with Jeff Booker

420 EXPO Edison, NJ, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2023. 

STR8 Talk, Archer Law Office, Sept. 11, 2023.

Sativa Cross "Home Grow Rally" Trenton, 9/28.

CMMNJ is always looking for community members to volunteer for CMMNJ tabling at events. If you are interested, email us at info@cmmnj.org

Treasury report: 

Checking: $11,073. 

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 

CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/

Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 

Twitter: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ Awards:

  • 2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;
  • 2023: NJ Governor's Volunteerism Award in the "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice" category "for extraordinary service to your community;"
  • 2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.

Monday, September 4, 2023

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for September 12, 2023 at 7 pm

 

CMMNJ Monthly Public Zoom Meeting Agenda for September 12, 2023 at 7 pm

ZOOM Meeting ID: 842 6430 8115 Passcode: 270649 Or, click: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84264308115?pwd=Sjh3T0lXZEpEaFR2NU1EdVBOWCtsZz09

Agenda: 

New Jersey Issues: 

NJ Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly awarded CMMNJ, on its 20th anniversary, a Joint Legislative Resolution that affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and "pays tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown, and extends sincere best wishes for its continued vigor in all the years to come."


Shore Grow Hydro, Grand Re-Opening 7/30/23 at new location, 1710 Rt. 35 Oakhurst NJ 07755; & fund-raiser for CMMNJ!


Medical marijuana sales are dropping in N.J., but is that a bad sign? Wolski also wants to see insurance companies cover medicinal cannabis and hopes hospitals become more willing to provide medical marijuana. Many people in psychiatric hospitals and prisons qualify and would benefit from medical marijuana, he said.

Federal Drug Policy Reform: 


The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: New: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Series “Weed 7: A Senior Moment.”



The possession and home cultivation of marijuana is now legal for Minnesotans, the 23rd state to legalize marijuana for adults. Ohio voters will decide this November on a ballot measure legalizing the possession, home cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults.


The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC): 

The next CRC meetings: 9/8/23, & 10/5/23, both at 1 p.m. Register to speak here. You may submit comments in writing to the Commission here. 

On Sept. 27, the CRC will open license applications for cannabis delivery companies to deliver cannabis products directly to consumers' homes. Pre-application webinar scheduled for September 14, 2023 ahead of application opening for delivery, distribution, and wholesale licenses.

Find a Dispensary in New Jersey.

CMMNJ’s 2023 medical cannabis goals:

  • insurance coverage; 
  • home cultivation rights; 
  • hospital & institutional access; and 
  • expanded qualifying conditions. 

Medical Cannabis Insurance bills:

  • S313/A3248: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. 
  • S309/A3511: Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage. 
  • S782/A3932: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.

Home cultivation bills: Web site: https://www.letpatientsgrownj.com/

  • S342/A997: Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.
  • A1422: Legalizes possession of six marijuana plants for personal use.
  • S353/A3657: Legalizes six plants for personal use and 10 plants for medical

Hospital and Institutional Access: 

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice are unable to access medical cannabis. Implement the Jake Honig law’s Institutional Caregivers to accomplish this! 

Wolski spoke heavily about the need for homegrow and the overall hospital system getting involved with insurance to pay for patient access to cannabis. “Right now if you go into a hospital and you’re a medical cannabis patient you have to stop using your medical cannabis and that can have a fatal reaction,” he said.

Expanded qualifying conditions: 

Qualifying for cannabis therapy should be allowed for any condition that a healthcare professional with prescription privileges determines is in the best interest of the patient.

Upcoming Events: 

NECANN NJ Atlantic City Convention Center, 9/8-9/2023 with Jeff Booker

420 EXPO Edison, NJ, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2023. 

STR8 Talk, Archer Law Office, Sept. 11, 2023, 11 - noon; via Zoom: Meeting ID: 865 307 0487; Passcode: Str8Talk.

Cannabis Culture Weekly Newsletter: Grow Info--August 6, 2023.

B2B cannabis business conference DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Newark Airport, Oct. 12, 2023. 

CMMNJ Gala, Oct. 21, 2023: Save the Date--details to come.

CMMNJ is always looking for community members to volunteer for CMMNJ tabling at events. If you are interested, email us at info@cmmnj.org

Treasury report: 

Checking: $11,925. 

Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: 

CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.

More info: 

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com 

Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/

Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: https://www.cmmnj.org 

Twitter: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ bloghttps://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ won the 2021 NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category, and the 2023 NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community." Ken Wolski, co-founder of CMMNJ, won the Lifetime Achievement award, and other CMMNJ Board members won awards for their organizations, F.E.M. and CannaCoverage at the NJ Cannabis Insider Awards show June 8, 2023. 

CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.