CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for August 10, 2021, at 7 pm
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Agenda:
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) meeting on 8/3/21 has been postponed. A new date will be announced. Register to speak here. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person; one individual to speak on behalf of a group.
Submit comments in writing to the CRC here to become part of the public record.
The CRC will adopt prioritized (not complete) regulations for the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA), by August 22, 2021. The regulations will govern licenses for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, deliverers, and “microbusinesses” with 10 or fewer employees, and for minority, women, and disabled-veteran owned businesses. CRC meetings were held on 4/12, 4/22, 5/4, 6/1 & 6/13 and can be viewed here.
Harvest 360: Adult-use licensing has State and municipal components: Application process overview.
NJ Medicinal Marijuana/Cannabis Program:
Insurance coverage bills for medical cannabis:
S3799 Allows costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. Advanced through Senate Health Committee, referred to Senate Budget Committee. Identical bill, A5760 advanced out of Assembly Health Committee; referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
A1708 Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances. Passed in Assembly Committees; no action in Senate Commerce Committee (S3406).
Op Eds: Opposition; and support: "Making case for cannabis to be covered by insurance for care of chronic pain."
Lawrence Twp., NJ to Allow Marijuana Businesses To Operate In Township
In NJ, about one in four municipalities have ordinances barring cannabis-related businesses, according to the state’s League of Municipalities.
"Hosting the cannabis industry in your community" by Ken Wolski, RN, MPA.
"Leo Bridgewater's Zoom Meeting" Leo and Jess Gonzales urge Trenton to opt in to the cannabis trade: Access Code: =WA%L5Qn
Curaleaf’s Bordentown ATC scheduled to open 8/13/21.
Home cultivation for patients:
A5363/S3420 legalizes cultivation of eight medical cannabis plants.
S3407/A5435 legalizes cultivation of six plants for any NJ adult.
S3582/A5552 legalizes cultivation of six plants for personal use, and 10 plants for medical use, by adults.
Sign the petition: Let Patients Grow NJ; Website: Let Patients Grow NJ #JeffsLaw.
“Sen. Singleton signing onto the bill is the right thing to do,” CMMNJ board member and long-time homegrow leader Jo Ann Zito said.
For Many Cannabis Consumers, "Home Is Where the Grow Is."
National:
50-year war on drugs imprisoned millions of Black Americans.
Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) unveiled their new draft federal marijuana legalization bill on 7/14/21, with the majority leader admitting that “we don’t have the votes necessary at this point.”
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use.”
Tiki Barber Op-Ed: "It’s time for government to stop restricting scientific research into marijuana."
Upcoming Events:
Cannabis Scientist Raphael Mechoulam’s 91st birthday is 11/5/21. He is one of the greatest cannabinoid researchers and is still at it in Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
“Medical Marijuana” Princeton Senior Resource Center, 8/13/21, 11:45 – 1 pm.
American Cannabis Nurses Association: “Cancer and Cannabis in 2021” 8/26/21, 7 - 8 PM, one CEU. Non-Members: $15: CLICK HERE to Register
Profile of CMMNJ’s Ken Wolski in the Sept. Issue of Northeast Leaf Magazine.
NJ Cannabis Insider Fall Conference: Sept. 23
Recent Events:
2021 Cannabis 100 Power List, a tribute to influential voices in NJ’s long battle to end cannabis prohibition. Seven CMMNJ Board members made the list along with former Board member, Chris Goldstein. Congratulations!
Why medical cannabis needs more nurses: Eloise Theisen, president of the American Cannabis Nurse Association.
NJ CANNABIS INDUSTRY INFO SESSION & JOB FAIR, RVCC, JULY 20
DFCR Announces Dr. Bryon Adinoff as President
N.J. has dismissed 88K weed cases under new marijuana law. NJ estimates 360,000 cases are eligible. But as many as 1 million may have been arrested for marijuana possession in New Jersey since the early 1990s.
Treasury report:
Checking: $9655; PayPal: $2,614. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org, or send a check to: CMMNJ, 219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618.
Hemp wristbands are available, including wholesale prices. Will your store or dispensary display our colorful, all-hemp bracelets, so patrons can make donations to CMMNJ? We are deeply grateful for all support.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
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