No sooner was the text of the marijuana legalization bill made public than changes to it started being made Thursday. Backers say it's clean-up, nothing major.
So long as their applications get state and local approvals, dispensaries will open Atlantic City, Elizabeth, Ewing, Paterson, Phillipsburg and Vineland.
Though there won't be a vote on legalization for at least seven months, a Senate panel heard testimony for five hours Monday on legalizing marijuana in New Jersey.
The state Department of Health is considering petitions to expand its medical marijuana program to include more conditions. A decision won't come for months.