NJ LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO HOST

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA HEARINGS

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice (D-Essex), Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, will be joined by other caucus members tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24^th, at the last of three hearings on the newly introduced legislation to decriminalize marijuana in New Jersey.

Speakers from states that have already passed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use will share information about the outcomes and real life impact of decriminalization.

“Our intention is to provide the full spectrum of facts around this issue so that citizens are educated about the drawbacks as well as the benefits of legalization,” said Senator Rice.  “We want the record to reflect the whole picture and all the consequences, both positive and negative.”

The final hearing will be held on

Tuesday, April 24^th, 2018

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

at the

Second Baptist Church

110 Rev. Dr. I.S. Cole Place

Atlantic City, NJ 08401.