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The new Governor of new Jersey, Phil Murphy, who will take office on 16 January 2018, promised to make every effort to fully legalize marijuana. This is one of the campaign promises of the future head of state. However, I agree with him not all. The Democrats, in principle, support the idea, insist on extreme caution and progressivity, and the Republicans strongly oppose.
Justin singer, a lawyer from Feuerstein Kulick, specializing in this matter, stated that the Governor should be careful in planning step, assessing all the victories and failures that accompanied the adoption of relevant legislation in other States.
«The transition of new Jersey from the medical use of marijuana to the General resolution, its use will never be as simple as the election of Murphy,» said the singer.
By far the most significant legislative proposal for the legalization came from Senator Democrat Nicholas skutari. The bill proposed would allow citizens 21 years of age to purchase up to 1 ounce of marijuana in its pure form, 16 ounces of marijuana products in solid form, 72 ounces in liquid form and 7 grams of concentrate.
The paper also proposed the establishment of a Department on control of marijuana, charged with the task to regulate the industry. It also establishes a tax on the sale of marijuana in the amount of from 7 to 25% over the next 5 years.
The public supports the initiative of the new Governor. The September poll, conducted by Quinnipiac University, showed that 59% of state residents approved the legalization of marijuana.
