420 with CNW — New Jersey AG’s Memo Sparks Controversy Regarding Off-Duty Use of Marijuana by Police

May 2, 2022

The state of New Jersey recently launched its adult-use recreational marijuana market. While adult residents and visitors were thrilled to finally be able to buy cannabis legally, a memo written by the attorney general of the state regarding off-duty police officers’ use of marijuana sparked controversy.

In the memo, Mathew Platkin clarified that according to the existing marijuana laws in New Jersey, police officers shouldn’t be penalized in any way if they use…

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