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This bill makes various changes to the regulation and operation of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and the cannabis marketplace in New Jersey. The key provisions include modifying the commission's structure by allowing the chair to be designated by a majority of members instead of the Governor, and specifying that the chair cannot have direct supervisory powers over other members. The bill adjusts the commission members' salaries, with the chair now receiving $165,000 and other members $160,000. It also clarifies rules around members' political activities, allowing them to attend political events in an official capacity and permitting those holding local elected office to campaign and fundraise. The bill introduces new provisions regarding ownership interests in cannabis businesses, including allowing investors to own up to 35 percent interest in minority, women-owned, or disabled veterans' cannabis retailers. The legislation expands opportunities for alternative treatment centers to enter the adult-use cannabis market, permits cannabis retailers to maintain up to two satellite locations, and makes several technical changes to licensing, background check requirements, and regulatory oversight. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for cannabis businesses while maintaining strict regulatory controls, with a focus on promoting diversity and social equity in the cannabis industry. The changes are designed to streamline the cannabis marketplace and provide clearer guidelines for businesses and regulators.

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