A former New Jersey Senate leader who’s now running for governor says “it is time” to give medical marijuana patients an option to grow their own cannabis plants for personal use. He’s also pledging to expand clemency for people impacted by marijuana criminalization if elected, and is expressing support for the establishment of cannabis consumption lounges.
Steve Sweeney, who was the longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history, said on Monday that he’s heard public calls to legalize medical cannabis home cultivation—and he agrees.
“I have been involved with the journey toward legalization of cannabis for several years, from medical use to the transition to adult recreational use,” he said. “We even phased out the tax on medical cannabis as adult recreational options became available to keep the price more affordable for medical patients.”
“Home cultivation was always going to be part of this process, it was essential to first establish a strong commercial foundation,” Sweeney said. “Now, several years into adult recreational use, it is time to allow home cultivation for medical patients.”
I hear you, New Jersey — and I’ve been involved with this journey for years.
Now that we’ve established a strong commercial foundation, it’s time
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