Marijuana

It looks like this process of legalizing marijuana will be more complicated than we thought.

An unofficial count shows 360 municipalities have opted out of legal marijuana industry and 90 have opted in. But new state rules could sway the reluctant.

Interim rules set licensing priorities, fees and more but leave some details for later. A date to start sales isn't set but must happen by Feb. 15.

During the month of July, there were several incidents where the drug trail ran to an end as police broke it up.

Asbury Park mayor John Moor said the ban is a health issue, not a money making measure.

The latest impact of New Jersey's recreational marijuana law has come into the fold as nearly 88,000 cases related to certain marijuana and hashish convictions or pending cases have been vacated or dismissed.

The Berkeley Township Council is a step closer to preventing any recreational marijuana shops from having a footprint in the community.

The legislation would help police and towns and keep the peace when situations escalate by broadening "the legal definition of “riot,” and increases penalties for crimes committed during a riot."

The Manchester Township Council introduced an ordinance this week along with an initial approval of a measure that would prevent cannabis shops from establishing themselves in this Ocean County municipality.

From a driver throwing loose change at another driver's windshield in a road rage incident to a pair of DWI's, all within a few hours, Jackson Police have stories behind the arrests in each case.

At least four vendors had been selling baked goods or other treats for delivery with a "free" side of marijuana. The state has told them it's illegal.

Cities and towns have been blocking dispensaries, some awaiting final rules from the state. They also want power to set stricter regulations than the state.