'Boot Camp' For Medical Marijuana Licenses Coming To New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ — A two-day “cannabis licensing boot camp” is coming to Newark with the goal of creating more minority and women-owned marijuana businesses in New Jersey.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) will launch its New Jersey Cannabis Licensing Boot Camp program from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Seton Hall Law School, One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Boulevard in Newark.

There’s a follow-up workshop for participants on Saturday, Oct. 26. A $500 ticket includes admission to both boot camp days. (Learn more about this local event)

According to event organizers, the workshops will give people interested in entering the cannabis industry a chance to prepare for the “rigorous” licensing process in New Jersey.

Organizers wrote:

“New Jersey recently expanded its medical marijuana program to better serve the state’s medical patients, which now has more than 50,000 enrollees. The CBLB provides intensive training and support, empowering participants with the knowledge, connections and support necessary to successfully obtain a license.”

The workshop is backed by Trulieve, Inc., Oaksterdam University and New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association.

“Cannabis legalization in New Jersey offers the promise of an inclusive and equitable industry,” M4MM founder and CEO Roz McCarthy said. “Our bootcamp is designed to educate and empower women and minorities who want to be licensed, so that they have the tools, resources and networks to pursue plant-based businesses.”

• See related article: New Jersey Plans Huge Increase In Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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