Think pragmatism.Īs I myself explore minimalism, I realize that it is more like a tool for reaching something great rather than an end in itself. The purpose of minimalism– whether in our closet, our schedule, our home or our heart– is to help us reach for those things that truly matter to us. It’s one of those “truths” with a lower-case “t”: to be used and altered and reconstructed in order to fit the individual’s needs. The truth is, minimalism is quite broad and should be a space where almost everyone can feel at home. Instead of I have too little, they might feel the opposite: I have too much. Somehow, that concept of “living with less” can really make others feel inadequate. While a minimalist might pride herself on how she’s un-fancy and un-busy, the commitment can feel like a judgment on how others live.
2C:33-15.I’ve been talking a lot about minimalism lately, and I realize it can be a pretty intimidating term. 26, 2021) This law revises certain provisions concerning parental notification of juveniles found to be using or possessing alcohol, marijuana, hashish or cannabis, as well as amending certain other provisions of N.J.S.A. Additional clarifying provisions (P.L.22, 2021) This law clarifies certain provisions regarding marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old. Other clarifying provisions (P.L.2021, c.25).22, 2021) This law decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and hashish and establishes new, more lenient penalties for the distribution of these substances. Marijuana decriminalization (P.L.2021, c.19).22, 2021) Titled as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement, Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act, this law legalizes regulatory cannabis. This document provides guidance to law enforcement officers regarding new enforcement requirements pursuant to the marijuana decriminalization law. Interim Guidance Regarding Marijuana Decriminalization (Mar 26, 2021).This directive instructs state, county, and municipal prosecutors to dismiss charges pending as of Februfor any marijuana offense that is no longer illegal under state law. AG Directive 2021-1: Directive Governing Dismissals of Certain Pending Marijuana Charges (Feb.Shortly after enactment, Attorney General Grewal issued two documents to law enforcement describing the new requirements and providing enforcement guidance: The laws eliminate existing prohibitions and create new, more lenient penalties for possession and distribution that remain tiered based on weight. 2C:35-2 but are largely decriminalized for non-distribution offenses.
All forms of the substance that are not regulated cannabis or medical cannabis are treated as “marijuana” or “hashish.” Under the new laws, marijuana and hashish are still defined as “controlled dangerous substances” under N.J.S.A.
As a practical matter, however, regulated cannabis will not be available in the State for several months until a new government body, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, issues rules governing its use. When the substance is bought, sold, and used under certain conditions, it is treated as “regulated cannabis” and fully legal in New Jersey. These laws, which went into immediate effect, create a two-tier framework: On February 22, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills changing the legal status of marijuana.