In an imperative legal dispute that could guide the future of New Jersey’s cannabis industry, the State’s Appellate Division has recently listened to oral arguments for three consolidated appeals. These appeals relate to the 2019 Cannabis Licensing Request for Applications (RFA). The appeals seek to bring greater transparency and fairness to the exceedingly complex and fiercely competitive cannabis licensing process.
The arguments were presented in debates where three plaintiff groups separately contested the selection process and criteria employed in the 2019 RFA. Their contention primarily revolved around the issues of fairness in granting of cannabis licenses as well as the transparency of the entire procedure.
Each of these cases are of remarkable importance; not solely because of their individual legal merit but due to their cumulative potential to set precedence. If any of these appeals are successful, the resolution could have a profound impact on altering the cannabis licensing process for the better across the entire State.
An article relating to these three pivotal appeals can be read about in depth at JD Supra.
The work provided by Mandelbaum Barrett PC aids in illuminating the legal intricacies of the appeals in question, thus is recommended for the readers seeking to understand the full picture.