N.J. marijuana trade group forms to promote legalizing recreational pot

TRENTON– A trade association has formed to promote the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey after Gov. Chris Christie completes his second and final term in January.

The New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association is amassing support from agriculture, security, technology, chemistry and other markets “as we grow toward a cannabis-based economy in the Garden State,” according to an announcement Tuesday from founder Peter Cammarano.

While Christie remains vehemently opposed to legalizing marijuana, Cammarano said now is the time to build support for marijuana legalization among state lawmakers as well as the public, “so next year we are in potions to have the legislation passed and signed into law.”

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