Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Twp. Library, Rm. #3
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 7-9 PM
Approve February 2018 minutes. Discuss:
CMMNJ met with DOH Deputy Commissioner Jackie Cornell on 2/28/18 as part of Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order #6 to expand and improve access to the Medicinal Marijuana Program. CMMNJ urges extensive revisions to the MMP. "It was a program designed to keep people out of it," said Ken Wolski, in NJ.com. "It’s a program that’s not meeting the needs of the patients.” The Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) Review Panel said 43 petitions should be added to the MMP; the DOH must act by 4/25/18.
NJ Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee: CMMNJ was invited to give oral and written testimony in support of legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana for adults in NJ at the Trenton Statehouse on March 5, 2018. Follow up committee meetings planned for 4/21 @ 10 am at Rowan U., Glassboro, and 5/12 @10 am at Bergen C.C., Paramus.
Advocates speak up at local council meetings throughout the state in support of marijuana reform.
March 10, 2018--15th anniversary of CMMNJ’s first public event at the White Dog Café.
NJ’s legalization bills in 2018 legislative session (S830 / A1348).
Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (S1689): Urge support in Congress: Capwiz from DPA and NORML.
Political Prisoner Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion in jail over one year; found guilty of nothing! Free him!
Pennsylvania medical marijuana available for purchase on Feb. 15, and a total of six dispensaries open across the state that week.
Upcoming Events:
Marijuana rally in Trenton on April 20th (420) from 9 am to 3 pm.
Trenton Cannabis Community meeting 3/14/18 at Artworks, Trenton.
“Cannabis: Alleviates Pain, Treats Addiction” Patients Out of Time conference, Jersey City, 5/10–12/18. (Ken speaking on a panel 5/10; also NJ women veterans speaking. Press release sent 2/6/18.)
Nonprofit collaboration 3/15 in Woodbridge, 8-1pm.
Treasury report: Checking: $2951; PayPal: $3235; (1000 new ECS brochures purchased).
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., 08648. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply Mercer County’s endorsement of our issue.)
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2018
January 2018 minutes approved. Discussion:
Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order #6 to expand and improve access to the Medicinal Marijuana Program at a Press Conference in Trenton on 1/23/18. DOH & BME given 60 days to come up with new rules. "I'm very pleased the governor has taken such a strong stand to expand the program," Wolski said in NJ.com.
Trenton Cannabis Community meeting on 2/7/18 at Artworks in Trenton; discussion involved marijuana reform & breaking the stigma, voter registration & other local activity, getting patients into the medical program, preparing for the new industry. Follow up meeting planned for March 14th.
NJ’s legalization bill re-introduced in new legislative session (S830 / A1348): Facebook’s “Friends of CMMNJ” letter template in support of home cultivation, addressing concerns.
The Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) Review Panel said 43 petitions should be added to the MMP; the DOH commissioner must act by 4/25/18. CMMNJ urges extensive amendments to CUMMA.
Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (S1689): Urge support in Congress: Capwiz from DPA and NORML.
CMMNJ joined MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce; Ken attended a meeting at the Am. Heart Assn. 2/7.
Political Prisoner Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion in jail nearly one year; found guilty of nothing! Free him!
Upcoming Events: “CMMNJ TV” taping at Princeton TV studio, February 15, 2018.
“Cannabis: Alleviates Pain, Treats Addiction” Patients Out of Time conference, Jersey City, 5/10–12/18—Ken speaking on a panel 5/10; also NJ women veterans speaking. Press release sent 2/6/18.
Nonprofit collaboration 3/15/18 in Woodbridge, 8 am – 1pm.
Treasury report: Checking: $3101; PayPal: $3162 (1000 new ECS brochures purchased).
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
How New Jersey's push to legalize marijuana could impact Staten Island
http://www.silive.com/news/2018/02/new_jersey_legalized_marijuana_impact_staten_island.html
New Jersey’s Path to Marijuana Legalization
https://www.freedomleaf.com/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization/
NJ marijuana legalization: How to get a marijuana license in cutthroat weed market
https://www.app.com/story/news/local/public-safety/2018/02/08/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization-license-weed-phil-murphy-medical/1084268001/
Nevada marijuana model studied by New Jersey group
https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/pot-news/nevada-marijuana-model-studied-by-new-jersey-group/
Verona Council Ponders Gov. Phil Murphy's Plan to Legalize Pot
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bloomfield/articles/verona-council-ponders-gov-phil-murphys-plan-to-5
Ocean County freeholder calls weed more addictive than cocaine; experts disagree
https://www.app.com/story/news/politics/ocean-county/2018/02/08/ocean-county-freeholder-calls-weed-more-addictive-than-cocaine/318624002/
Murphy cautiously expanding NJ’s growing medical marijuana program
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/murphy-cautiously-expanding-nj-s-growing-medical-marijuana-program/article_fa9f1d90-7d0a-5612-91d3-61ea4e6f6491.html
"Reefer Madness" Comes to Chatham Borough Council; Cannabis Advocates Make Pitch for Chatham Marijuana Shop
https://www.tapinto.net/sections/government/articles/reefer-madness-comes-to-chatham-borough-council
N.J. medical marijuana: These big changes could be coming to state's program
http://www.nj.com/marijuana/2018/02/review_of_medical_marijuana_could_bring_these_chan.html
Toms River Council Tables Marijuana Ordinance
https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/toms-river-council-tables-marijuana-ordinance
Rice, Singer to introduce bipartisan marijuana decriminalization bill
https://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2018/02/14/rice-singer-to-introduce-bipartisan-marijuana-decriminalization-bill-253118
Memory of child with cancer inspires push to expand N.J. medical marijuana program
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/02/memory_of_child_with_cancer_spurs_bill_expanding_m.html
Legal Medical Marijuana Sales Begin At Pennsylvania Facility
https://www.pharmpro.com/news/2018/02/legal-medical-marijuana-sales-begin-pennsylvania-facility
Keystone Kush, wax and shatter: Here's what medical marijuana products you can find in Pa.
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/02/medical_marijuana_names_prices_pa.html
New N.J. medical marijuana bill calls for more dispensaries, edibles
http://www.nj.com/marijuana/2018/02/new_bill_calls_for_medical_marijuana_overhaul_in_n.html
N.J. medical marijuana growers are ready to expand. Will Phil Murphy let them?
http://www.nj.com/marijuana/2018/02/medical_marijuana_growers_were_ready_to_expand_for.html
N.J. marijuana legalization: Some urge New Jersey to slow the rush toward legal weed
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2018/02/20/some-urge-new-jersey-slow-rush-toward-legal-marijuana/355249002/
First hearing on recreational marijuana held in Jersey City
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27547311/article-To-legalize-or-not------First-hearing-on-recreational-marijuana-held-in-Jersey-City-?instance=latest_story
N.J. to decide if weed should be taken off list of most dangerous drugs
http://www.nj.com/marijuana/2018/02/nj_to_review_how_marijuana_is_classified_under_sta.html
61 Incredible Benefits of Marijuana (Backed by Science)
https://www.herbonaut.com/benefits-of-marijuana/
New Jersey Assembly weighs marijuana legalization during day-long hearing
https://www.thecannabist.co/2018/03/05/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization-hearing-update/100563/
NJ Assembly Hearing On Cannabis, High Praises Of Plant
https://headynj.com/nj-assembly-hearing-on-cannabis-sings-high-praises-of-plant/
How Did Cannabis Legalization Stall in New Jersey?
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/how-did-cannabis-legalization-stall-in-new-jersey
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