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State Regulators Begin Accepting Applications for Marijuana Retail Licenses

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Anthony Hornes

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Jul 7, 2023, 3:04:39 PM7/7/23
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State regulators have SHOP WITH US recently initiated the acceptance of applications from individuals interested in obtaining licenses for the retail sale of Real TKO Carts products. As of Tuesday, 4 p.m., the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission confirmed that it had already received 172 applications. In accordance with state regulations, priority will be given to "equity applicants," including those with prior convictions related to marijuana offenses or individuals residing in areas with high unemployment rates. While there is no set limit on the number of retail licenses that can be granted, approximately 70 percent of municipalities have implemented local restrictions that prohibit the establishment of Buy TKO Carts Online businesses within their communities.

According to Paul Armentano, the Deputy Director of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), the development of a robust and regulated retail marijuana market is crucial to disrupting the unregulated marketplace. Moreover, it ensures that consumers have access to lab-tested, high-quality products at competitive prices. Armentano argues that local bans on licensed TKO Cartridges have a detrimental effect


Rather than limiting local residents' access to cannabis, these bans solely restrict access to legal cannabis. Armentano emphasizes that cannabis is a reality that is here to stay, and it is essential for municipalities to acknowledge this fact. By providing the necessary oversight, they can hold cannabis businesses accountable, creating a safe, transparent, and profitable marketplace for the community.

In December of the previous year, state regulators had already begun accepting applications from TK Extracts cultivators, manufacturers, and testing labs. Additionally, existing medical cannabis dispensaries can now seek to convert their current licenses to engage in sales to both patients and adults.

In November 2020, state voters approved a ballot measure known as "Question 1," which urged lawmakers to regulate the marijuana market. Responding to the voters' call, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation into law in February 2021, putting an end to Tkoextracts possession arrests and establishing a system for licensing commercial cannabis production and retail sales. Although the law initially stipulated that retail sales should commence on February 22, 2022, state officials have postponed this deadline.
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