Medical Marijuana Industry News Nov. 18, 2011
New Jersey Moves Closer Than Ever Toward First Medical Marijuana Facility
New Jersey could be seeing an end to the ongoing battle to open the doors to its first marijuana dispensary. Medical marijuana has been legal for some time now and 6 applicants were granted approval by the Garden State. There was a drawn out political battle to even get to this point but new challenges arose. Local municipalities have been reluctant to grant the zoning approval for dispensaries. However, now it appears that fight may too be seeing its final round. The Montclair Zoning Board has approved an application from Greenleaf Compassion Center. The state health department has the final say as Greenleaf Compassion Center will have to sit on pins and needles waiting. Another delay or hold up would come as no surprise when taking into account how the legal process for medical marijuana in New Jersey has played out.
Colorado Looking To Slash Price on Marijuana License
While the trend in the medical marijuana industry is raising taxes and fees, Colorado may be taking the opposite course. Reports indicate that the cost of a yearly medical marijuana license may be reduced from $90 to $35. This would be yet another reduction as licenses cost $140 when the state first initiated its program. Colorado’s Board of Health feels that even with the lower license fees they will still be able to cover administrative costs associate with running the medical marijuana program.
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