HOBOKEN — City Council President Ruben Ramos Jr. said in an interview that he and the council will begin to discuss possible local legislation in regards to the bill about the legalization of marijuana, introduced in the state Senate last week.
He said Thursday that he met with City Council Vice President Jen Giattino and Business Administrator Stephen Marks to discuss possible steps.
“We are still months away, but I think its important for residents to know we are moving on a parallel track with the state so that we can prepare ourselves if marijuana does become legal,” said Ramos. “I just wanted everyone to know the item is being addressed on a council committee level. We can’t dig our heads in the sand. The potential for this to happen is good.”
He said he and the other members of the council will need to hear from constituents and most likely need to pass legislation as to what to permit in the city. Then the zoning subcommittee will need to address zoning concerns if marijuana distribution will be permitted, including if growers will be permitted, restrictions such as not within a certain proximity to a school or park, or how many licenses will be permitted in the city.
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