Provides for drug testing of adult recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.

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This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the personal use of cannabis in New Jersey, creating the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee licensing and enforcement. It legalizes possession and transfer of limited amounts of cannabis for adults 21 and older, while also addressing criminal justice reform by allowing expedited expungement of certain past marijuana-related offenses. The act also imposes taxes on cannabis sales and outlines rules for businesses, consumption areas, and public safety.

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