Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana

New Jersey Ballot Measure - Question 1

Election: Nov. 3, 2020 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Marijuana
Taxes

Summary


This amendment would legalize a controlled form of marijuana called "cannabis". Only persons at least 21 years of age could use cannabis products legally.

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission would oversee the new adult cannabis market. This commission was created in 2019 to oversee the State's medical cannabis program. The scope of the commission's new authority would be detailed in laws enacted by the Legislature.

All retail sales of cannabis products in the new adult cannabis market would be subject to the State's sales tax. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.

Measure Text


Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called "cannabis"?

Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis. The State commission created to oversee the State's medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market.

Cannabis products would be subject to the State sales tax. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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