New Jersey cannabis commission gets going with historic meeting

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — New Jerseys new Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Monday inched toward setting up the recreational marijuana market, holding its first meeting and picking a vice chair and logo.The five-member commission met remotely, kicking off what Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has said could be six months until recreational marijuana hits the market.Chair Diana Houenou said it will take several weeks for staff to be hired and procedures to be developed.The commission voted to confirm commissioner Sam Delgado, a former Verizon executive, as vice chair. Surrounding that are the words New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, as well as “Equity” and “Safety. Its not a crime any longer to be under the influence of marijuana or hashish, or to possess marijuana paraphernalia or to have it while operating a car. The state still has laws against driving under the influence of drugs.