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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.
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BRICK The Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would block cannabis businesses of all types from operating within Brick for the next five years.
In response to recreational marijuana s legalization across New Jersey, the Council s proposed ordinance would prohibit cannabis establishments, cultivators, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and delivery services from operating in Brick. The Council s prohibition is permitted under New Jersey s new Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement, Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act.
If approved, the prohibition would last five years. Then, the Council would have to decide whether to readopt cannabis prohibitions.
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