CMMNJ Monthly public Zoom meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time;
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Agenda: Approve the September 2020 minutes.
CMMNJ’s Get-Out-the-Vote Campaign. To register to vote in NJ, you must be: a U.S. citizen; at least 18 years old; a county resident for 30 days before the election; and, not currently incarcerated. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Each county in NJ will provide secure ballot drop boxes. Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and arrive by 8 PM a week after Election Day. #VoteCannabis2020. 5 top reasons NJ mail-in ballots were rejected during the primary.
NJ CAN 2020 30-second ad: Vote YES to Legalize Cannabis in New Jersey!
Virtual Reception with Governor Phil Murphy: Oct. 8th, 4:30 PM. ZOOM: Click here to RSVP
Join Gov. Phil Murphy in the fight to legalize adult-use marijuana.
HeadCount’s Cannabis Voter Project! Visit www.cannabisvoter.info learn about reform & take action! TEXT: WEVOTE to 40649. TEXT: CANNA to 40649.
CMMNJ’s Poster Contest winner is the above logo by Jo Anne Zito. Yard signs are available from CMMNJ on October 9, 2020. Help Ken distribute yard signs. Ask local businesses and individuals for permission to put up these signs! Ask Vape Shops, ATC’s, etc. Get the word out!
The Shore Grow fundraiser for Patient Aid on 9/26/20 raised $2275 for CMMNJ! Many thanks to Tom@ShoreGrow.com Doug, Eva and the Shore Grow team for the most successful fund raiser in CMMNJ’s 17 year history!
NJ Medical Marijuana Program: The Appellate court continues to halt the progress of 196 applications for 24 additional NJ medical marijuana licenses. Court hearing soon? More delays?
What do doctors, nurses need to know about N.J.’s medical marijuana program, legalization?
Home cultivation for patients--sign the petition: Let Patients Grow NJ. Also, visit the website: Let Patients Grow NJ #JeffsLaw. Use the momentum of a successful ballot victory in November to press forward our demands for social justice and home grow. See the Political Action Forum.
Upcoming Events:
Princeton Seniors: “MEDICAL MARIJUANA” Friday, Oct 23 at 11:45 a.m
Sativa Cross Podcasts, Trenton State House, 10/22, 11/26, 11am to 2 pm.
Virtual Reception with Governor Phil Murphy: Zoom, October 8th at 4:30 PM
Recent Events:
WEED THE PEOPLE New Jersey CANNABIS Symposium Why vote YES on Ballot Initiative on November 3rd #RUTGERS
Profile of CMMNJ Executive Director: Cannabis influencers: The tireless nurse and original advocate for medical marijuana
Letter To the Editor: Irony from N.J. pot-bill obstructionist
Drug War Chronicle: Will New Jersey Be the Next State to Legalize Weed?
Robert Platshorn: The Silver Tour.
Rick Steves: It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey
Heady NJ: Governor Murphy and NJ Dems Endorse Legalization Referendum
Trentonian: Puff, puff, pass: A way to be both pro-police and pro-Black Lives Matter
Gardenstatenorml.org campaign to legalize marijuana in NEW JERSEY
NJ.Com: Campaign to legalize marijuana kicks off with 55 days until election
The CannAtlantic Cannabis Conference, 9/26/20
Marijuana Business Daily: Adult-use marijuana legalization in NJ expected to ignite domino effect
Eyes On NJ News Upfront NOW! With Imani Oakley: Interview With Evan Nison
Treasury report:
Checking: $5981; PayPal: $2924. Help our GOTV campaign!
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 also available.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
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CMMNJ’s free, public meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 – 9 PM.
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The ballot question voters will be asked to approve on November 3, 2020:
PUBLIC QUESTION #1
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA
Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called “cannabis”?
Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis. The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market.
Cannabis products would be subject to the State sales tax. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.
INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT
This amendment would legalize a controlled form of marijuana called “cannabis.” Only persons at least 21 years of age could use cannabis products legally.
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission would oversee the new adult cannabis market. This commission was created in 2019 to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program. The scope of the commission’s new authority would be detailed in laws enacted by the Legislature.
All retail sales of cannabis products in the new adult cannabis market would be subject to the State’s sales tax. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.
More info at: SCR183/ACR840
