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WEST LONG BRANCH – The borough has banned any scale of cannabis businesses from operating within its borders, making it one of the first to do so following the statewide legalization of recreational marijuana in February.
The prohibition is for recreational and medical marijuana businesses. The ban doesn't forbid residents from consuming marijuana purchased elsewhere.
The council voted unanimously 5-0 for the prohibition.
Residents though voted 63% in favor of the legalization of recreational marijuana on the November ballot, or 2,560 "yes" to 1,506 "no."
Mayor Janet Tucci did not respond to an email seeking comment regarding the borough's decision to ban cannabis businesses.