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New Jersey Targets Unlicensed Cannabis Operators Amid Federal Ban

11/13/2025

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New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari introduced a bill to regulate cannabis operators and empower the State Police to prosecute unlicensed firms.
The measure would deem such operators public nuisances and allow medical cannabis dispensaries to conduct adult-use sales after 180 days of compliance.
Separately, the U.S. Congress has moved to ban intoxicating hemp, threatening the $28.4 billion industry and jobs.

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Story summary

New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari introduced a bill to regulate cannabis operators and empower the State Police to prosecute unlicensed firms.
The measure would deem such operators public nuisances and allow medical cannabis dispensaries to conduct adult-use sales after 180 days of compliance.
Separately, the U.S. Congress has moved to ban intoxicating hemp, threatening the $28.4 billion industry and jobs.