What Needs to Happen for Recreational Marijuana to Be Legalized in N.J.?
As many as 10 states could join Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Washington, D.C., Oregon and legalize recreational marijuana this year. On Tuesday, a New Jersey lawmaker will hold a press conference Tuesday to discuss how a similar law might work here. Still, it's a safe bet legalization remains a long way off in the Garden State.
Here's a look at what likely needs to happen for New Jersey to legalize recreational pot.
1. Elect a new governor.
Gov. Chris Christie could not be any clearer than he already has: He will not legalize marijuana. He will not decriminalize marijuana possession. He is even leery of attempts to expand the medical marijuana program, calling it "a front for legalization." He leaves office in January 2018.
2. Recruit the top leaders in the legislature to public support it.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) have hedged...
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