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State racing to develop training for police so they're comfortable with how marijuana and alcohol possession among youth are to be handled.

"I'm thrilled that we've finally arrived at this historic day, the inaugural public meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission," said CRC chairwoman Dianna Houenou.

Industry representatives tell lawmakers a system of third-party laboratories to test products and check labeling will be needed to assure safety for consumers.

As of now, it's uncertain whether New Jersey will begin with sales before neighboring New York, which legalized recreational pot in late March.

It could be months before pot shops are allowed to open up as the new Marijuana Law is rolled out in the Garden State, so while it is now legal, there is nowhere to currently legally buy recreational weed in New Jersey.

A Monmouth County pair face a number of charges as investigators close the books on a three month investigation into the distribution of cocaine and heroin in the area.

New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.

February law touched off controversy by keeping first warnings for alcohol or marijuana to minors, with parents informed only if it happens multiple times.

While A-5472/S-3565 awaits Governor Murphy's signature, Senator Anthony Bucco and Senator Declan O’Scanlon do support the change but they say it's not enough.

The Toms River Township Council is following the action taken by the Berkeley Township Council and the Seaside Heights Council in introducing resolutions calling for a repeal of the Marijuana Law.

The Marijuana Law currently prevents police from notifying parents if their son or daughter is in trouble with the law for underage drinking and/or marijuana use.

Here are accidents or arrests that show the critical and sometimes fatal affects of being high behind the wheel or in a car, prior to the new law being enacted.