City of Asbury Park
County of Monmouth
State of New Jersey
IN SUPPORT OF LEGALIZING, TAXING AND REGULATING MARIJUANA FOR ADULTS.
WHEREAS, New Jersey law currently makes possession by adults of small amounts of marijuana illegal; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City of Asbury Park (the “City”), someone is arrested for marijuana possession in the State of New Jersey (the “State”) every 24 minutes, totaling more than 21,000 possession arrests each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State spent over an estimated one billion dollars in the last decade on enforcement of marijuana possession laws; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that the existing laws concerning small amounts of marijuana waste the enforcement resources of police, prosecutors and courts that could be better spent on keeping the City safe from serious crime; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, minorities in the State are nearly three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Caucasians, despite similar rates of marijuana use; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, an arrest for a single marijuana cigarette in the State can lead to up to six months in jail, loss of a job, a driver’s license suspension, up to $1,225 in fees and fines, immigration consequences, loss of student financial aid, and eviction; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, despite the prohibition of marijuana and the approximately 800,000 marijuana possession arrests that occur in the United States each year, federal government data estimates that 111 million Americans have tried marijuana and more than 30 million Americans use marijuana each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, in 2014 the New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association, whose members are primarily responsible for prosecuting marijuana possession arrests, voted to publicly support the legalization of marijuana, subject to reasonable regulations; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the editorial boards of the New York Times, Star-Ledger, Times of Trenton, and Daily Targum have endorsed the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State could potentially receive hundreds of millions of dollars per year in new revenue from the taxation of regulated marijuana sales; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that tax revenue can be used to reinvest in our communities, schools, drug prevention and education programs, re-entry and job training programs and in programs to strengthen community-police relations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulating marijuana in a State-controlled system will limit access to marijuana to adults aged 21 and over in licensed locations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulation will ensure strict controls over marijuana advertising, labeling, and quality, preventing access to youth and controlling quality and potency; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City recognize that driving under the influence of marijuana will remain illegal in the State, and regulating marijuana will not change that; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City are aware that marijuana has been legalized, taxed, and regulated in the States of Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon, as well as in Washington D.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby support fair and effective criminal justice and drug policies; and
2. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby urge the New Jersey State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for adults; and
3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:
a. Members of the New Jersey General Assembly;
b. Members of the New Jersey State Senate;
c. Office of the Governor;
d. Anthony Nuccio, Acting City Manager;
e. Deputy Police Chief Anthony Salerno;
f. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq., Municipal Attorney.
I, CINDY A. DYE, City Clerk of the City of Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2015-XX, which was finally adopted by the City Council at a meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2015.
CERTIFIED BY ME THIS _______ DAY OF _____________, 2015.
______________________________
CINDY A. DYE
CITY CLERK
Record of Council Vote on Final Passage
COUNCIL PERSON AYE NAY N.V
Mayor John Moor
Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn
Council Member Yvonne Clayton
Council Member Jesse Kendle
Council Member Joe Woerner
Indicates vote N.V.- Not Voting Abstain
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
CMMNJ Monthly Public Meeting Agenda for 9/8/15
Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve August 2015 minutes. Discuss:
About 50,000 all hemp wristbands and necklaces were donated to CMMNJ by Pete Christopher. The multicolored wristbands and necklaces were hand-rolled in Romania. Suggested: $3/apiece; 2 for $5.
A4587—Requires schools to permit medical marijuana use by qualifying patients. Introduced on 6/22/15, passed the Assembly on 6/25; passed the Senate on 6/29; awaits action by Gov. Christie.
Unfavorable response to Barbour lawsuit against LARC School & Maple Shade BOE on 6/25.
“CMMNJ TV”—taping 8/18: Next taping: Sept. 29, 2015, noon to 4 pm—all Spanish episode.
Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” or Sativa Cross for details.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook 2015—photo of ATC “trademark” removed prior to further distribution.
Upcoming Events: NJWeedman’s event, Sat., 9/5/15, and March for Ganja, 9/4/15, Trenton.
"Higher Ground @ Asbury Spark" on 9/11, 12 & 13, Asbury Park, with Roland Ramos.
Septemberfest: on 9/13, 10 am to 5 pm (rain date 9/20) in Hamilton Twp’s. Veterans Park.
PicklePalooza, 9/19, Island Beach State Park.
Burlington Co. Library, Volunteer event, 9/19/15.
Boston Freedom Rally 9/26 (noon to 8) & 9/27/ (noon to 6).
NJ Cannabis Freedom Rally, 10/17/15, 1pm, Trenton State House.
2015 Reform Conference, 11/18-21, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection 10/19/15; jury nullification trial 10/20/15.
Treasury report: Checking: $3432; PayPal: $3772.
CMMNJ's meetings are the second 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, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2015
Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches New High in NJ in FDU Poll.
NJWeedman’s marijuana conviction appeal was denied by Superior Court Appellate Div. Courts remain openly hostile to marijuana. Less than 1% chance that the NJ Supreme Court will review the appellate decision. Ed Hannaman to check with Constitutional Law clinic at R.U.
Asbury Park Resolution in support of legalizing marijuana passed unanimously by city council and mayor on 7/8/15. Now on to 564 other NJ municipalities.
A4587—Requires schools to permit medical marijuana use by qualifying patients. Introduced on 6/22/15, passed the Assembly and the Senate by 6/29; awaits action by Gov. Christie.
Per aide from Sen. Scutari’s office, CC does not have to act until the next time the Assembly has a quorum, perhaps mid-September or later. Await response to Barbour lawsuit against LARC School & Maple Shade BOE (hearing 6/25).
Jim Ross case discussed; Jim faces charges in Palmyra Municipal Court for a having three year old medical marijuana bottle from an ATC.
Sue Livio to look into delay by DOH in adding qualifying conditions for marijuana therapy.
“CMMNJ TV”—taping canceled 7/23: Next taping: August 18, 2015, noon to 4 pm.
Weekly Statehouse Podcasts: see Facebook “Friends of CMMNJ” & Sativa Cross for details. “Magic Butter Machine” raffled off monthly on the podcast--retail value $175 - $200
CMMNJ Patient Handbook 2015—no reply from DOH to 6/9 letter re: handbooks in ATCs.
Upcoming Events: Asbury Park Event Sept. 11, 12 & 13 by Roland Ramos & Sara Sensimilla.
Septemberfest application in for 9/6 (rain date 9/13) await approval by Hamilton Twp.
Boston Freedom Rally 9/26 (noon to 8) & 9/27/ (noon to 6) CMMNJ application sent.
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection 10/19/15; jury nullification trial 10/20/15.
DPA Conference—2015 Reform Conference 11/18 to 11/21/15, Washington, D.C.
Treasury report: Checking: $2277; PayPal: $3258.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization
http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Medical marijuana in NJ, nearly six years later
Irish Legislature (Oireachtas) Urged to Reform Drug Policy
Teen marijuana users turn out fine — major study finds
NJ Weedman taking marijuana conviction to high court
NJ Weedman: I got punched in the stomach by the NJ Appeals Court last week
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: Trenton City Council needs to smoke a joint
UPDATED: N.J. judge rules teen cannot have medical marijuana at school
Parents continue to fight for daughter’s use of marijuana
Camden lawmaker, Maple Shade family fight to give daughter medical marijuana oil at school
State by state, medical marijuana rules are all over the map
Is There A Medical Marijuana Doctor Shortage In New Jersey?
This is How Much Marijuana Prohibition Costs You, the Taxpayer
Anonymous Claims, The Federal Gov’t Has KNOWN Cannabis Cures Cancer Since 1974
The Endocannabinoid System: What Nurses Need to Know, An Introduction
Why nurses are vital to the medical cannabis community
Congress’ summer fling with marijuana
CMMNJ TV - Randy Thompson "Help Not Handcuffs"
CMMNJ TV - Mary Jane Bunker
CMMNJ TV- Vanessa Maria
D.A.R.E. Published an Op-Ed Calling for Marijuana Legalization [Updated]
Monday, July 27, 2015
Resolution in support of legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana for adults in New Jersey
City of Asbury Park
County of Monmouth
State of New Jersey
IN SUPPORT OF LEGALIZING, TAXING AND REGULATING
MARIJUANA FOR ADULTS
WHEREAS, New Jersey law currently makes possession by adults of small amounts of marijuana illegal; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City of Asbury Park (the “City”), someone is arrested for marijuana possession in the State of New Jersey (the “State”) every 24 minutes, totaling more than 21,000 possession arrests each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State spent over an estimated one billion dollars in the last decade on enforcement of marijuana possession laws; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that the existing laws concerning small amounts of marijuana waste the enforcement resources of police, prosecutors and courts that could be better spent on keeping the City safe from serious crime; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, minorities in the State are nearly three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Caucasians, despite similar rates of marijuana use; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, an arrest for a single marijuana cigarette in the State can lead to up to six months in jail, loss of a job, a driver’s license suspension, up to $1,225 in fees and fines, immigration consequences, loss of student financial aid, and eviction; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, despite the prohibition of marijuana and the approximately 800,000 marijuana possession arrests that occur in the United States each year, federal government data estimates that 111 million Americans have tried marijuana and more than 30 million Americans use marijuana each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, in 2014 the New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association, whose members are primarily responsible for prosecuting marijuana possession arrests, voted to publicly support the legalization of marijuana, subject to reasonable regulations; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the editorial boards of the New York Times, Star-Ledger, Times of Trenton, and Daily Targum have endorsed the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State could potentially receive hundreds of millions of dollars per year in new revenue from the taxation of regulated marijuana sales; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that tax revenue can be used to reinvest in our communities, schools, drug prevention and education programs, re-entry and job training programs and in programs to strengthen community-police relations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulating marijuana in a State-controlled system will limit access to marijuana to adults aged 21 and over in licensed locations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulation will ensure strict controls over marijuana advertising, labeling, and quality, preventing access to youth and controlling quality and potency; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City recognize that driving under the influence of marijuana will remain illegal in the State, and regulating marijuana will not change that; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City are aware that marijuana has been legalized, taxed, and regulated in the States of Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon, as well as in Washington D.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby support fair and effective criminal justice and drug policies; and
2. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby urge the New Jersey State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for adults; and
3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:
a. Members of the New Jersey General Assembly;
b. Members of the New Jersey State Senate;
c. Office of the Governor;
d. Anthony Nuccio, Acting City Manager;
e. Deputy Police Chief Anthony Salerno;
f. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq., Municipal Attorney.
I, CINDY A. DYE, City Clerk of the City of Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2015-XX, which was finally adopted by the City Council at a meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2015.
CERTIFIED BY ME THIS _______ DAY OF _____________, 2015.
______________________________
CINDY A. DYE
CITY CLERK
Record of Council Vote on Final Passage
COUNCIL PERSON AYE NAY N.V. (Not Voting Abstain)
Mayor John Moor AYE
Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn AYE
Council Member Yvonne Clayton AYE
Council Member Jesse Kendle AYE
Council Member Joe Woerner AYE
Indicates vote N.V.-
County of Monmouth
State of New Jersey
IN SUPPORT OF LEGALIZING, TAXING AND REGULATING
MARIJUANA FOR ADULTS
WHEREAS, New Jersey law currently makes possession by adults of small amounts of marijuana illegal; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City of Asbury Park (the “City”), someone is arrested for marijuana possession in the State of New Jersey (the “State”) every 24 minutes, totaling more than 21,000 possession arrests each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State spent over an estimated one billion dollars in the last decade on enforcement of marijuana possession laws; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that the existing laws concerning small amounts of marijuana waste the enforcement resources of police, prosecutors and courts that could be better spent on keeping the City safe from serious crime; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, minorities in the State are nearly three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Caucasians, despite similar rates of marijuana use; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, an arrest for a single marijuana cigarette in the State can lead to up to six months in jail, loss of a job, a driver’s license suspension, up to $1,225 in fees and fines, immigration consequences, loss of student financial aid, and eviction; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, despite the prohibition of marijuana and the approximately 800,000 marijuana possession arrests that occur in the United States each year, federal government data estimates that 111 million Americans have tried marijuana and more than 30 million Americans use marijuana each year; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, in 2014 the New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association, whose members are primarily responsible for prosecuting marijuana possession arrests, voted to publicly support the legalization of marijuana, subject to reasonable regulations; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the editorial boards of the New York Times, Star-Ledger, Times of Trenton, and Daily Targum have endorsed the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, based upon information available to the City, the State could potentially receive hundreds of millions of dollars per year in new revenue from the taxation of regulated marijuana sales; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that tax revenue can be used to reinvest in our communities, schools, drug prevention and education programs, re-entry and job training programs and in programs to strengthen community-police relations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulating marijuana in a State-controlled system will limit access to marijuana to adults aged 21 and over in licensed locations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City believe that regulation will ensure strict controls over marijuana advertising, labeling, and quality, preventing access to youth and controlling quality and potency; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City recognize that driving under the influence of marijuana will remain illegal in the State, and regulating marijuana will not change that; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City are aware that marijuana has been legalized, taxed, and regulated in the States of Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon, as well as in Washington D.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby support fair and effective criminal justice and drug policies; and
2. That the Mayor and Council of the City hereby urge the New Jersey State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for adults; and
3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:
a. Members of the New Jersey General Assembly;
b. Members of the New Jersey State Senate;
c. Office of the Governor;
d. Anthony Nuccio, Acting City Manager;
e. Deputy Police Chief Anthony Salerno;
f. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq., Municipal Attorney.
I, CINDY A. DYE, City Clerk of the City of Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2015-XX, which was finally adopted by the City Council at a meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2015.
CERTIFIED BY ME THIS _______ DAY OF _____________, 2015.
______________________________
CINDY A. DYE
CITY CLERK
Record of Council Vote on Final Passage
COUNCIL PERSON AYE NAY N.V. (Not Voting Abstain)
Mayor John Moor AYE
Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn AYE
Council Member Yvonne Clayton AYE
Council Member Jesse Kendle AYE
Council Member Joe Woerner AYE
Indicates vote N.V.-
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