NORTHFIELD — Residents will have an opportunity to let the governing body know how they feel about cannabis retail businesses when they cast their ballot Nov. 8.
In a 4-3 vote, City Council approved adding a nonbinding question to the ballot. The question asks voters whether City Council should adopt an ordinance to authorize as many as three Class 5 retail cannabis licenses and three Class 6 cannabis delivery licenses in an area — subject to approval of the Planning Board — anticipated to be the northern part of Tilton Road, from Debora Avenue to the border with Egg Harbor Township.
Further limitations include a prohibition within 1,000 feet of any religious facility, school, playground, park or child care facility. The three license holders also must secure a delivery license.
On Feb. 22, 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Modernization Act, legalizing recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and older and establishing a statewide marketplace.
The legislation allows communities that host the businesses to collect a 2 percent tax on sales.
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff
