New Jerseyans Party as Recreational Marijuana Sales Are Officially Legalized

WNYC News | Apr 21, 2022

Thursday was the first day for legal recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey. And eager buyers waited for hours outside 13 dispensaries for their chance to purchase legal weed. WNYC's Karen Yi stopped by two of them to chat with people waiting for the grand opening, and spoke to host David Furst about this historic moment.

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