New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill that Takes Step Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

the New Jersey Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would exempt gold and silver bullion coins from state sales and use taxes.

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New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Bill that Takes Step Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would exempt the sale of investment metal bullion and investment coins from the state sales and use tax.

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New Jersey Bill Would Take Small Step Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would exempt gold and silver bullion coins from state sales and use taxes.

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New Jersey Bill Would Legalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

Titled the "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act," the legislation would legalize the possession and distribution of up to 4 grams of psilocybin for adults 21 and over. The bill would also allow adults to cultivate mushrooms capable of producing psilocybin for personal use as long as they keep them away from minors.

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Signed as Law: New Jersey Bans State and Local Participation in Immigration Detention

In practice, the law prohibits any state or local government agency from entering into, renewing, or extending a contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes a state or local government agency, or a private correctional detention facility to house or detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

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New Jersey Moves Toward Marijuana Legalization

The state of New Jersey could soon become the tenth state to legalize marijuana for recreational use, further nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect. New Jersey cannabis reform advocates began 2018 with high hopes. Newly elected Governor Murphy pledged to legalize the recreational use of marijuana within his first 100 days. Several pieces of legislation…

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New Jersey Senate Passes Bill to Require Asset Forfeiture Reporting; Federal Equitable Sharing Included

TRENTON, N.J. (July 5, 2018) – Last week, the New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a bill that would impose strict reporting requirements for all asset forfeitures in the state. This legislation would take a first step that could lead to substantive reforms, including closing a federal loophole that allows police to bypass strict state asset forfeiture laws.  Sen.…

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New Jersey Bills Would Legalize Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

TRENTON, N.J. (Jun. 18, 2018) – Two bills filed in the New Jersey Senate would legalize marijuana, setting the foundation to nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) introduced Senate Bill 2702 (S2702) and Senate Bill 2703 (S2703) on Jun. 7. Both bills would permit adults 21 or older…

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New Jersey Committee Approves Bill to Require Comprehensive Asset Forfeiture Reporting; Federal Equitable Sharing Program Included

TRENTON, N.J. (June 13, 2018) – On Monday, a second New Jersey Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would impose strict reporting requirements for all asset forfeitures in the state. This legislation would take a first step that could lead to substantive reforms, including closing a federal loophole that allows police to bypass strict state asset…

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New Jersey Committee Passes Bill to Require Comprehensive Asset Forfeiture Reporting

TRENTON, N.J. (June 4, 2018) – Last week, a New Jersey Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would impose strict reporting requirements for all asset forfeitures in the state. This legislation would take a first step that could lead to substantive reforms, including closing a federal loophole that allows police to bypass strict state asset forfeiture…

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