NJ A3573Introducedas of 2026-01-13
Permits law enforcement agencies to prohibit recreational use of cannabis items by law enforcement officers.
Plain-English summary
What happened: A New Jersey bill that would allow law enforcement agencies to prohibit their officers from using recreational cannabis; introduced and referred to the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.
Why it matters: Employer-level cannabis prohibition policies for law enforcement do not directly regulate the cannabis industry but may affect the broader landscape of workplace cannabis policies.
Affects: retailers
LATEST ACTION: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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