New Jersey recently became the 14th state to approve an effective medical marijuana law. There are actually 31 states plus the District of Columbia that have medical marijuana laws recognizing the medical benefits but most are not generally recognized because they rely on the national government to provide or authorize a legal supply of marijuana. Some advocacy groups recognize Maryland as a 15th state because they have what the Marijuana Policy Project calls a “working law” which lets patients obtain a recommendation from a doctor but only protects patients from jail time and not fines. (more…)

A passer-by alerted Millville, New Jersey police to what appeared to be marijuana growing in one of the many city-owned hanging flower baskets. At least three uniformed officers showed up with a ladder to remove the 2-foot tall plants which were hanging from a light post high above High St. in city’s Glasstown Arts District.

The seasonal baskets hang from every lamp post on the street and each have a variety of color flowers. This specific one, located in front of a downtown eatery, is the only one believed to have marijuana growing in it. (more…)