Senator Gopal supports moratorium on arrests for medicinal cannabis gardens

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Vin Gopal
Senator, 11th District
Majority Whip
April 4, 2026

Dear Governor Sherrill & Attorney General Davenport,

I write to respectfully request your consideration of a limited, carefully structured moratorium on arrests related to small-scale, personal cultivation of medicinal cannabis for registered patients in New Jersey.

Under this approach, eligibility should be restricted to individuals enrolled in the state’s Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP), with cultivation limited to a secure, private space not exceeding a 10-foot by 10-foot canopy. This would be strictly for personal medical use, with no allowance for sale or public display.

While New Jersey has made significant progress in expanding access to medicinal cannabis, gaps remain for patients who require specific strains or forms of treatment that may be financially or logistically out of reach. For a small subset of patients, limited home cultivation may provide a necessary and more affordable alternative.

Public sentiment also reflects growing support for this issue. A majority of New Jersey residents have expressed support for permitting personal cannabis cultivation, and a broad coalition of stakeholders has formed to support responsible home grow policies.

A narrowly tailored moratorium would provide temporary relief to vulnerable patients while maintaining appropriate safeguards and allowing the Legislature time to fully consider long-term policy solutions. It would also enable law enforcement resources to remain focused on higher-priority public safety concerns.

I appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this matter and would welcome the opportunity to discuss it further with your office.

Sincerely,

Vin Gopal

Senator, 11th District

766 SHREWSBURY AVENUE, SUITE 100, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724
PHONE: (732) 704-3808 • FAX: (732) 383-5116

CMMNJ Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2026 at 7 pm

 

 

CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2026 at 7 pm

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Agenda: New Jersey Issues

Homegrow: Bipartisan bills S2564 and S1758 are pending in the legislature; only Budget and Appropriations Committees are scheduled for April and May 2026.

S2564 (Adult-Use + Medical) – currently in Senate Judiciary Committee:

• Recreational users: Must be 21+ years old, no registration required.
• Medical patients: Must be in the NJ Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP), no registration for cultivation required.
• Caregivers: Can cultivate same plant limits on behalf of patients.

S1758 (Medical Only) – in Senate Health, and Senior Citizens Committee:

• Must be registered in the NJ MCP, must notify CRC of cultivation intent;
• Caregivers: Must be registered with the CRC, same plant limits apply. 

The fight for home grow continues this year on 4/20 at the NJ Statehouse. The Sativa Cross demonstration starts at 11:11 a.m. on 4/20/26 outside the Statehouse. 

Open Letter to Governor Sherrill: please issue a Moratorium on arrests for small medical gardens of cannabis in New Jersey. Sen. Singleton: designate patient-only cultivation as the lowest enforcement priority. 

CannaCoverage: Reimagining Healthcare and Risk in the Cannabis Industry 

Girl Scouts troop sells cookies at Daylite Dispensary in Mount Laurel. 

Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR): Celebrating Ten Years of Physician Leadership in Drug Policy Reform, “A Tribute to Founder David L. Nathan, MD” on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Register for free. D4DPR Training Webinar- "Speaking Up: How to Deliver Effective Legislative Testimony." 

MPP: Honoring the Millers--MS trailblazers who changed cannabis policy. 

N.J. bill (S3984/A1023) Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances. 

CMMNJ Supports A1291in OP ED, to Strengthen Cannabis Product Testing, & Protect Patients. 

High Times Cannabis Cup Launches in New Jersey 

CMMNJ Upcoming Events (volunteers always welcome):

·        Jersey Pride Festival (Asbury Park), June 7, 2026, the state's largest, drawing over 20,000, at Sunset Park/Cookman Ave.

·        Archer Health Fair, 5/21/26, 10 -2 pm, 1025 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ

·        Moorestown Day, June 6, 2026, 9 AM – 3 PM.

·        MJ UNPACKED: Atlantic City convention, May 5 - 7.

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

Next meeting: Thurs., April 23, 11 a.m. Watch on Zoom or on YouTube

No decision yet as CMMNJ Seeks SEEF Grant from NJ CRC

5^th Anniversary of the NJ CRC was on 4/12/26. Chairwoman Dianna Houenou’s last meeting as chair on 3/31/26. Vice chair Krista Nash to assume duties. Dianna oversaw the creation of a $1B, heavily regulated, industry. The CRC remains committed to an industry that reflects the diversity of our state. There are currently 290 medical and recreational dispensaries in all 21 NJ counties.

Medicinal Cannabis Program Participation (as of 3/15/2026)

• Total patients: 48,890 (from a high of 129,369 in May 2022)
• Caregivers: 3,163
• Doctors: 1,538
• Month to Month Patient Numbers 

Be Cannabis S.M.A.R.T. Safe & Responsible Consumption

New Jersey CRC’s pamphlet about medical cannabis patient rights/protections.

 

Federal Drug Policy Reform:

DPA: As THC potency increases, so do questions about safety, youth access, and consumer transparency. Prioritize a Health Approach to Drugs: Reducing Overdose Deaths: Public Health Interventions Play a Critical Role.  

Joe Rogan Experience #2477 with Rick Perry, former Gov. of Texas and W. Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, a public policy education and advocacy organization. (Powerful first 10 minutes.) #IbogaineWorks. 

Assessing the efficacy of medical Cannabis in chronic pain management: A comprehensive investigation. Research on Cannabinoids in Medical Cannabis. 

Americans for Safe Access Action Pledge. 

Dana Beal: Please send emails re: Medical waiver and clemency request to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole & to Idaho Gov. Brad Little (see above link for details). Please resubmit your parole emails to Dana’s case manager at the Idaho Parole Commission, Marilyn Eldredge: meldredg@idoc.idaho.gov. 

No update on the December proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA in “the most expeditious manner.” 

Hospital and Institutional Access:

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice need access to medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced with access to medical cannabis. 

Treasury report: $8,216.

CMMNJ's Form 990-N was sent to the IRS for the tax year ending 12/31/2025.

CMMNJ blogspot: Fundraiser to Support Senior Harm-Reduction

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Senior Safety Matters More Than Ever

For 23 years, CMMNJ has stood as the voice of patients in New Jersey. Today, a new reality is emerging. Seniors are now the fastest-growing group of cannabis users. But too many are navigating this alone—without clear guidance, without education, and without the harm-reduction tools needed to stay safe.

That’s a risk we cannot ignore. CMMNJ is working to change that by providing:

•         Patient-focused education;
•         Senior safety guidance; and,
•         Harm-reduction strategies grounded in real-world use.

When patients are informed, outcomes improve—for everyone. Here’s how you can help:

•          $5 supports patient education;
•          $10 helps expand senior safety programs; and,
•          Every dollar strengthens the patient’s voice in New Jersey.

Your support directly impacts patient safety.

Donate via PayPal: Info@CMMNJ.org

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CMMNJ

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Together, we can ensure seniors have the knowledge they need to use cannabis safely and responsibly.

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The goal of CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is to have safe, legal, and affordable access to plant medicine for all qualified New Jersey patients.

CMMNJ was instrumental in getting the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act introduced into the New Jersey Legislature in 2005 and signed into law in 2010. Legal sales of medical marijuana in the state began on December 6, 2012.

In 2014, CMMNJ’s Board of Directors endorsed legalization of marijuana since legalization is the best way to get this essential medicine to the most people. Legalization will also start to undo the harm that is caused by drug prohibition. In 2021, New Jersey became the 13th U.S. state to fully legalize marijuana.

CMMNJ’s ongoing goals include home cultivation rights; insurance coverage; and hospital & institutional access for medical cannabis, along with safe and legal access to all plant medicine.

Please support our work and keep CMMNJ alive through 2026!

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CMMNJ website: https://cmmnj.org/

 

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

Send e-mails on behalf of Dana Beal

 

Please send e-mails on behalf of Dana Beal to the Idaho parole board. Although he was sentenced to 4.5 months, parole requirements might keep him behind bars until December which is a life threatening sentence to a 79 year old man who needs urgent medical treatment. Please send an email, and please use the subjects provided for maximum impact. Thanks!

To the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole

Email: paroleweb@copp.idaho.gov 

Subject: Medical Waiver Request / Parole Plan for Resident Irvin Dana Beal #164571

To the Members of the Commission,

I am writing to provide critical information regarding the parole planning for Irvin Dana Beal (IDOC #164571), currently at the Mountain View Transformation Center. While we understand his parole eligibility date is June 30, 2026, there is deep concern regarding a potential delay until December due to in-prison programming requirements.

At 79 years of age, Mr. Beal has a documented history of severe cardiovascular disease, including a prior heart attack and stroke. It is our professional and humanitarian assessment that his health constitutes an "extraordinary circumstance" under Idaho administrative guidelines.

We respectfully request that the Commission consider a Medical Waiver or Commutation of Programming for any in-prison requirements for the following reasons:

1. Medical Risk: Extended incarceration through the winter months poses a significant risk to a 79-year-old with his medical profile.

2. Superior Outpatient Care: A comprehensive medical and rehabilitative plan is already established for him in New York. Releasing him in June allows him to transition immediately to specialized geriatric and cardiac care that is more appropriate for his age than a standard correctional facility program.

3. Fiscal Responsibility: Transferring Mr. Beal to New York parole supervision in June relieves the State of Idaho of the high costs associated with the long-term medical monitoring of an elderly, non-violent resident.

We ask that the Commission prioritize his Interstate Compact transfer for a June 30th release to ensure he can serve his parole safely under the supervision of the New York Division of Parole.

Sincerely,

[Your Name/Organization]

To Governor Brad Little

Email: Governor’s Office Contact Form 

Subject: Petition for Medical Clemency: Irvin Dana Beal #164571

Dear Governor Little,

I am writing to formally request your consideration for a Medical Clemency or Commutation of Sentence for Irvin Dana Beal (IDOC #164571), who is currently serving a term at the Mountain View Transformation Center in Boise.

Mr. Beal is 79 years old and suffers from significant health complications, including a history of stroke and heart disease. While he is scheduled for parole eligibility in June, administrative and programming delays may extend his incarceration until December 2026. Given his age and physical frailty, we believe that an additional six months of incarceration serves no public safety interest and poses a grave risk to his life.

We request that you exercise your executive authority to commute his remaining custodial time to "time served," effective June 30, 2026, contingent upon his immediate transfer to New York state for parole supervision.

Key considerations for this request:

• Non-Violent Status: Mr. Beal’s charges involve non-violent possession, and he has a stable residence and support network waiting for him in New York.

• Resource Management: Redirecting state resources away from the medical care of elderly, out-of-state residents allows Idaho to focus its correctional budget on local public safety priorities.

• Compassionate Release: At nearly 80 years old, Mr. Beal’s health has declined to a point where continued incarceration is an undue hardship.

We appreciate your dedication to the justice system in Idaho and ask for your compassionate intervention in this time-sensitive medical matter.

Respectfully,

[Your Name/Organization]

Designate patient-only cultivation as the lowest enforcement priority

March 11, 2026

Senator Troy Singleton
New Jersey State Senate
District 7
Trenton, NJ

Dear Senator Singleton,

As a constituent in your district and a long-time supporter of your leadership on equity and patient access, I’m writing to thank you for your years of advocacy in support of home cultivation. Your support has been crucial for patients like me, and I’m grateful for your steadfast commitment.

Today, I write to you regarding a critical step we can take in the interim, as a bill to allow regulated home cultivation for patients remains stalled. As you know, despite cannabis being legal for purchase and recognized as medicine, patients like me still risk arrest for growing our own medicine. I echo the call we made to the Governor and Attorney General to designate patient-only cultivation as the lowest enforcement priority. In a time of New Jersey’s estimated $3 billion budget deficit, this step is both fiscally responsible and compassionate.

New Jersey is also increasingly an outlier among medical cannabis jurisdictions. The overwhelming majority of states with established medical cannabis programs permit some form of patient home cultivation under controlled conditions. Our patients should not be treated more restrictively than those in comparable medical programs across the country.

We therefore propose a narrowly tailored, interim enforcement approach focused on compassion, fiscal responsibility, and patient welfare:

• Limited solely to registered NJMCP patients in good standing;

• Cultivation confined to a secure, enclosed space with restricted access;

• A reasonable canopy limit (for example, 10’ × 10’) to ensure personal medical use only;

• No sales, diversion, or public display permitted.

This approach does not legalize unregulated activity. Rather, it simply prioritizes law-enforcement resources away from seriously ill patients cultivating modest amounts of their own medicine while the Legislature and the CRC continue their work toward statutory clarity and regulatory implementation.

Thank you, Senator, for your steadfast leadership. Your continued dedication to patient access and fiscal responsibility is a model for compassionate governance. As both a constituent and a board member of CMMNJ, I offer my time and assistance in any way that might support your work on this issue. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of service.

Sincerely,

Michael Brennan, Board Member,
Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc. 
99 E 2nd Street, #B3
Moorestown, NJ 08057
1-856-266-5226
www.cmmnj.org

Governor: Stop arrests for medicinal cannabis gardens in New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill  
State of New Jersey  
Trenton, NJ  

Dear Governor Sherrill,

I am asking you to issue a Moratorium on arrests for small medical gardens of cannabis in New Jersey.

This Moratorium can be highly restrictive. The garden must be in a secure space, with restricted access, and the owner of the garden must be registered in the state’s Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP). Only plants that fit in a 10’ by 10’ canopy would be permitted. No sales, diversion, or public display would be permitted.

I ask this because I spoke with a 100% Disabled American Veteran (DAV), who recently moved back to his home state of New Jersey. This veteran of combat suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) while on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues to suffer severely from his injuries, twelve years after his honorable discharge in 2014.

The medicine that the Veterans Administration prescribed for him only succeeded in addicting him to opiates and increasing his problems. This veteran also produced a letter from his psychiatrist at the Department of Veterans Affairs that included the statement, “VA clinicians are prohibited from recommending, assisting, or providing paperwork required for veteran to participate in state approved marijuana programs.”

For several years after his discharge, this veteran grew marijuana when he was living in Hawaii, one of the 25 U.S. states where it is legal to do so. But since his return to New Jersey, he is suffering terribly without access to the specific strains of cannabis that he needs the most. On his limited income, he cannot afford the cannabis in the state’s MCP. 

There are bills in the legislature (S1758/A1674 and S2564) that would allow home cannabis gardens for medical patients. Despite having significant legislative and popular support, these bills have not even had committee hearings yet. It will be some time before patients can legally grow their medicine here in the Garden State. This veteran, and others like him, simply cannot wait that long.

The Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling conducted a survey of New Jersey residents and found that 63% believe that it should be legal for adults to grow cannabis for personal use.*

Only a small number of patients require this Moratorium. It is estimated that under 10% of the patients in the MCP would grow their own marijuana. But those who need it need it badly. An industry/advocacy coalition has formed, with over 50 participants, to support the NJ Home Grow Coalition, refuting claims that homegrow harms the legal market.**

Finally, this Moratorium will also contribute to significant savings in the state budget. Law enforcement officers, the courts, jails, prisons and the parole system will be free from enforcing penalties against an activity that we certainly expect to be legalized during your tenure as governor.

You can ease a great deal of suffering, Governor Sherrill, by simply instructing New Jersey law enforcement officers that there is a Moratorium on arrests of patients in the MCP who have a small, highly restricted, medicinal cannabis garden.

Thank you for your consideration and anticipated cooperation.

Ken Wolski, RN, MPA
Chairman, Trenton Cannabis Advisory Committee
Executive Director, Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc.
219 Woodside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618
609.394.2137 (home/office)
609.721.1658 (cell/text)
ohamkrw@aol.com

March 4, 2026 

·        * Menifield, C, and Rhee, Y. “Perceptions Concerning Cannabis Use: A Survey of New Jersey Residents.” 2023. New Jersey State Policy Lab. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University. https://rutgers.app.box.com/s/a92p5izgcmlhqw4jyud6kg163bnyqyrt

 

·        ** “New Jersey’s Homegrow Revolution: What Cannabis Enthusiasts Need to Know” https://herb.co/news/legalization/new-jersey-homegrow-revolution

CMMNJ Zoom Meeting Agenda for March 10, 2026

 

CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for March 10, 2026 at 7 pm

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Agenda: New Jersey Issues

New Jersey’s Homegrow Revolution: What Cannabis Enthusiasts Need to Know. With bipartisan bills S2564 and S1758 pending in the legislature and Gov. Sherrill’s support for homegrow, the Garden State may finally join its neighbors in allowing personal cultivation. This comprehensive guide breaks down the current legal landscape, and what home cultivation could mean for New Jersey. 

The current legal landscape:

• Legal activities: Purchase up to 1 oz of cannabis, possess up to 6 oz at home
• Illegal activities: Growing any number of cannabis plants (criminal offense)
• Penalty structure:
• 1 plant: 3rd degree crime (3-5 years prison, up to $25,000 fine)
• 10-49 plants: 2nd degree crime (5-10 years prison, up to $150,000 fine)
• 50+ plants: 1st degree crime (up to 20 years prison, & $300,000 fine)

This prohibition exists despite NJ’s neighbors embracing home cultivation: New York allows 3 mature + 3 immature plants, Connecticut permits 3 mature + 3 immature (12 per household), and Massachusetts allows 6 plants per person. 

S2564 (Adult-Use + Medical) – in Senate Judiciary Committee:

• Recreational users: Must be 21+ years old, no registration required.
• Medical patients: Must be registered in the NJ Medicinal Cannabis Program, no registration for cultivation required.
• Caregivers: Can cultivate same plant limits on behalf of patients. 

S1758 (Medical Only) – in Senate Health, Human Services Committee:

• Medical patients: Must be registered in the NJ Medicinal Cannabis Program, must notify CRC of cultivation intent;
• Caregivers: Must be designated by the patient with the CRC, same plant limits apply;
• Registration requirement: CRC maintains a registry of home cultivators. 

MPP: All but three of the other 23 legalization states allow home cultivation! Ask your state senator and Assembly member to support granting New Jerseyans the same freedom. Tell your lawmakers to support S. 2564. 

MoveOn: Legalize Cannabis Home Grow in the state of New Jersey 

Open Letter to Governor Sherrill: please issue a Moratorium on arrests for small medical gardens of cannabis in New Jersey. 

NJ State Senator Turner Supports Home Grow:     

I am pleased to let you know that I am a cosponsor of S2564. I agree that allowing limited home cultivation can provide patients with a more affordable and accessible option, particularly for those who may face financial barriers or limited proximity to licensed dispensaries. 

As this legislation continues through the legislative process, I will remain engaged in discussions to ensure that New Jersey’s medical cannabis program reflects patient centered, compassionate, and commonsense policies. 

NORML: Assembly Bill 1291 will improve laboratory testing standards for regulated cannabis products to strengthen consumer safety. Send email. 

Bloc Dispensary Workers in New Jersey Ratify a Strong, First Contract; After months of negotiations, the three-year contract lays a strong foundation for future negotiations and includes fundamental worker protections. 

HeadyNJ: NJ Cannabis Leaders Honored during Black History Month. 

NJ Bill Could Strengthen Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients. 

CMMNJ Upcoming Events (volunteers always welcome):

•       Jersey Pride Festival (Asbury Park), June 7, 2026, the state's largest, at Sunset Park/Cookman Ave.
•        Archer Health Fair, 5/21/26, 10 -2 pm, 1025 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ
•        Moorestown Day, June 6, 2026, 9 AM – 3 PM.
•        Women in NJ Cannabis panel 3/14/26, 1-5 pm, Lobby nightclub, 821 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ, with Nichelle Santos, Wednesday Mayer, et.al. Buy tickets.

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):

Next meeting: Tues., March 31, 11 a.m.

Watch on Zoom or on YouTube

CMMNJ Seeks SEEF Grant from NJ CRC

Chairwoman Dianna Houenou’s Report: Of the 397 licensed cannabis businesses approved in NJ, 55 are Black or African American owned. Through continued outreach, education, and equitable licensing practices, the Commission remains committed to supporting an industry that reflects the diversity and strength of our state. 

Medicinal Cannabis Program Participation (as of 2/15/2026)

• Total patients: 49,754 (2,000 patient drop in past 60 days)
• Caregivers: 3,222
• Doctors: 1,537
• Month to Month Patient Numbers 

Be Cannabis S.M.A.R.T. Safe & Responsible Consumption

New Jersey CRC’s pamphlet about medical cannabis patient rights/protections. 

Federal Drug Policy Reform:

Bills To Let Patients Use Medical Marijuana In Hospitals Are Advancing In States Across The U.S. Ryan’s Law bills have seen positive action in at least five states—Connecticut, Hawaii, Oregon, Virginia and Washington State—while stalling, at least for now, in Mississippi. 

Medical Cannabis in Hospitals, Hospices, and Care Settings, 3/11/26 @3 PM

Americans for Safe Access: ASA Volunteer--Register for March 11 meeting;   Previous ASA Meeting: February 2026;                                            

Send the latest ASA Memo to your current Congressional Contacts

Protecting Patient Access Actions

Sign the I Vote for Compassionate Candidates Petition

Register to Vote! 

Would workers’ comp pay for medical marijuana?

According to a report from Optum, five states require workers’ comp insurers to reimburse for medical marijuana, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico and New York. California also allows it in some circumstances. 

Supreme Court’s Skepticism Over Gun Ban for Cannabis Consumers 

The FDA missed a deadline to publish a list of known cannabinoids as federal hemp laws will change this year and upend the existing market. 

Dana Beal Idaho Trial Expenses & Campaign for Pot & Ibogaine; Dana is in jail until July 2026. Please write to him or have books sent to:
Gooding County Jail
141 7th Avenue East
Gooding, ID, 83330

Dean Becker: FOREVER SALEM: America's Eternal Wars-Drugs & Terror:     On Amazon for $15.95

States Are Considering Regulated Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Policies

Advances in psychedelic science reveal how they may heal the mind

CMMNJ considers polling:

The results could end up being the deciding factor in reminding Gov. Sherrill to get Senate President Scutari to allow S1758 to be posted for a Senate Health Committee hearing. The Polling Institute at Stockton can gauge public support on our ongoing issues (home grow, insurance coverage, institutional access, etc.) The fee schedule is below. Please send financial support so CMMNJ can pursue this: 

Number of questions	Total cost
2 (minimum)	$1,200
3	$1,800

Rutgers Eagleton Cannabis Survey, March 2023

Hospital and Institutional Access:

NJ patients in hospitals, nursing homes, state institutions, group homes and hospice need access to medical cannabis. Patient outcomes would improve, and health care costs would be reduced with access to medical cannabis. 

AI Summary of CMMNJ Meeting on 2-10-26

Treasury report: $8,405.

CMMNJ blogspot: Fundraiser to Support Senior Harm-Reduction

Fundraising ideas are always welcome. CMMNJ has thousands of hemp wristbands. Can your organization use them? See the photo below.

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The goal of CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is to have safe, legal, and affordable access to plant medicine for all qualified New Jersey patients.

CMMNJ was instrumental in getting the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act introduced into the New Jersey Legislature in 2005 and signed into law in 2010. Legal sales of medical marijuana in the state began on December 6, 2012.

In 2014, CMMNJ’s Board of Directors endorsed legalization of marijuana since legalization is the best way to get this essential medicine to the most people. Legalization will also start to undo the harm that is caused by drug prohibition. In 2021, New Jersey became the 13th U.S. state to fully legalize marijuana.

CMMNJ’s ongoing goals include home cultivation rights; insurance coverage; and hospital & institutional access for medical cannabis, along with safe and legal access to all plant medicine.

Please support our work and keep CMMNJ alive through 2026!

More info: 

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

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

Twitter/X: @CMM_NJ

CMMNJ blog: https://cmmnj.blogspot.com/

CMMNJ website: https://cmmnj.org/

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.