Wyckoff Officials Support Another Marijuana Ban Following No Vote

WYCKOFF, NJ — Township leaders would support another ban on the sale and distribution of marijuana in town should the need for such a vote occur again.

The state Legislature canceled a vote on statewide marijuana legalization on Monday.

The Township Committee unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting the sale of recreational marijuana in town.

Township Committeeman Rudy Boonstra "wholeheartedly" supported the decision.

"I would support another similar action should it become necessary," Boonstra said.

Committeewoman Melissa Rubenstein said the decision by state officials does not change the committee's decision.

Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he was "disappointed" that the bill would not pass, but he said he remains committed to passing it in the future. (See related: New Jersey Cancels Vote On Marijuana Legalization)

"The legalization of adult-use marijuana will get passed in the state of New Jersey, one way or another," Sweeney said during a press conference.

Sweeney has said that, if the bill failed to get support now, the legislation could be reintroduced after the November state Legislature elections or in the form of a public referendum.

Reporting by Tom Davis, Patch staff

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