Livingston To Hold 2nd Town Hall On NJ Marijuana Laws

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Township will hold a second public forum on the state’s new recreational marijuana laws on Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

According to a municipal news release, the panel will include Mayor Shawn Klein, Deputy Mayor Ed Meinhardt, Council Members Al Anthony, Michael Vieira and Rudy Fernandez, and Township Manager Barry Lewis Jr., along with Livingston Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor.

“The township attorney will explain the basics of the new marijuana law passed in New Jersey and review the specific options available that must be considered by the township council,” Livingston officials said. “This public forum will give those who missed the first forum on April 13 an opportunity to hear about the legislation and make a public comment.”

• See related article: Watch Livingston Public Meeting On Marijuana Legalization

Residents interested in participating via public comment can do so through Zoom. Once the informational portion of the forum is completed, residents are invited to comment or ask questions. Residents can access the public forum on cannabis legislation through the Livingston Township calendar at livingstonnj.org/Calendar (click/tap on the May 11, 2021 public forum event to find the Zoom link in the description).

The Zoom webinar access information can also be accessed directly as follows.

• Join via the following URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89290222042?pwd=VmYwcmhEVDBTdHE5Z2xzeWZNL2dPQT09
• Passcode: 137669
• Or One tap mobile: US: +16465588656,,89290222042#,,,,*137669# or +13017158592,,89290222042#,,,,*137669#
• Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
• Webinar ID: 892 9022 2042
• Passcode: 137669
• International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjwvbOx5B

The clock is ticking on New Jersey towns if they want to pass local laws banning or regulating legal marijuana, including Livingston. Read More: 5 Things You Need To Know About Marijuana Legalization In NJ

When state lawmakers crafted the legalization bill, they left room for individual municipalities to ban or limit the number of cannabis businesses operating in their communities. This includes dispensaries, delivery services and growers. Read More: Marijuana Is Legal In NJ. But Can Towns Still Ban It?

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