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New Jersey voters have overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution legalizing recreational marijuana for those age 21 and over. Two bills pending in the Legislature—Assembly Bill No. 21 and Senate Bill No. 21 (the “Bills”)—would provide a framework for recreational marijuana use, regulation, licensing, and taxation. In their current form, however, the Bills leave many questions unanswered, including how marijuana legalization will affect the workplace.

Background on Marijuana Legalization in New Jersey