Last week, state officials approved four spots where people can smoke cannabis in public, marking a first since New Jersey started selling it legally. The move shifts how the state handles public use.
Four shops got permits: one in Newark, another in Merchantville, and two in Atlantic City. Each spot met strict state rules and got local backing. The shops, Urb’n, Gynsyng, High Rollers, and SunnyTien, passed all checks.
“We were just watching a meeting like we always do, and then they pulled up the screen with the consumption approvals and we went berserk in here,” said Ramez Maxemous, founder and COO of Urb’n Dispensary, per NJ Spotlight News…