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NJ A4448
NJ A4448Modifies definition of "impact zones" in "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."
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Introduced
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
In Committee
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would modify the definition of "impact zones" in P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.), the "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act." Under the bill, in addition to the definition of the term set out in the act, an "impact zone" also would include a municipality located in a county of the fifth class with a population of over 600,000 based upon the county's population according to the most recently compiled federal decennial census, in which municipalities received State urban aid. Under the act, "impact zones" are one of the factors taken into consideration by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission in considering applications for licenses for cannabis businesses. As defined in P.L.2021, c.16, "impact zones" are certain municipalities negatively impacted by past marijuana enterprises that contributed to higher concentrations of law enforcement activity, unemployment, and poverty, or any combination thereof.
AI Summary
This bill would modify the definition of "impact zones" in the "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act." Specifically, in addition to the existing definition, an "impact zone" would now also include a municipality located in a county of the fifth class with a population of over 600,000 based on the most recent federal census, in which the municipalities received state urban aid. The bill aims to prioritize license applications for cannabis businesses located in these newly-defined impact zones, as well as applications from residents of these impact zones, in order to promote equitable economic opportunities in areas that were previously negatively impacted by marijuana-related law enforcement and economic hardship.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4448 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4448_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4448_I1.PDF |
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