New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday his plans to greatly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, citing “overwhelming” demand from patients.
Under Murphy’s plan, the administration would add up to 24 new cultivators, 30 new manufacturers, and 54 new dispensaries.
But shortly after the announcement, the state’s top lawmaker blasted Murphy’s proposal, saying it was conceived without any input from the Legislature.
“This immediate and uncontrolled expansion could be destructive to what is a newly-expanding marketplace,” said State Sen. President Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester.
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See also the Division of Medicinal Marijuana Request for Applications.