Marijuana legalization: New Jersey voters mull controversial ballot questionPosted by On

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — One of the most contested questions on the New Jersey ballot is whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana.

New Jersey residents are in the process of determining whether to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana.

This course of action was taken after the legislature side-stepped the issue and left it to the voters. Opponents say those voters should beware.

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“Today’s product is much stronger in terms of THC content, which is the chemical that gives you the high … the products are very different and very kid friendly,” Greg Edwards said.

If ballot question one does fly, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission will provide oversight.

The state already allows the sale of medical marijuana and there are a number of dispensaries including one in Paterson, where one customer has concerns about legalization.

“I think I’m going to vote for it but I…

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