Scutari Seeks to Re-criminalize Buying Small Amounts of Cannabis from Unlicensed Dealers
In the POLITICO article, “Scutari Seeks to Re-criminalize Buying Small Amounts of Cannabis from Unlicensed Dealers,” Bill Caruso commented on the New Jersey Senate President’s new proposal. On February 20, Nick Scutari proposed a bill to make knowingly buying cannabis from a business that’s not licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission...
NJ Cannabis Regulators Punt Social Equity Tax Decision with Commission Split
In an October meeting, the five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission was divided on how to approach a proposed tax increase to the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) on cannabis. The tax, paid by cannabis cultivators, goes towards communities impacted by the war on drugs. William J. Caruso spoke on the consequences...
Push to Raise State Fees on Legal Marijuana on Hold
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission says that they need more time to deliberate on a proposed rate hike for the current Social Equity Excise Fee. The tax, which currently sits at $1.24 per ounce is levied on all legal marijuana grown and sold statewide. The new proposal would...
Intoxicating Hemp Products Still on Sale in NJ Amid Lawsuit
A judge’s recent decision allowing stores to continue selling hemp products with THC is the topic of several news stories, which include comments from Bill Caruso. A federal judge handed a partial victory to hemp businesses that sued to stop enforcement of the state’s new law restricting sales of intoxicating hemp products....
Bill Would Let People Bar Themselves from Entering Cannabis Shops
In the New Jersey Monitor article, “Bill Would let People Bar Themselves from Entering Cannabis Shops,” Managing Director Bill Caruso, commented on a newly proposed bill in the Legislature that would allow people to volunteer to be on a list barring them from entering dispensaries or buying cannabis products . The measure...
Speed Cameras are Saving Lives and Should Stay
“Speed cameras are saving lives and should stay” Philadelphia Inquirer