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Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says legalizing weed is ‘incredibly smart’ to offset budget woes triggered by coronavirus

July 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Gov. Phil Murphy said legalized marijuana sales could boost New Jersey's struggling economy, which needs new revenue sources to weather damage from the the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking on the Jim...

Stocking up on meds during coronavirus crisis isn’t easy if you’re a medical weed patient

March 16, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.

Ricardo Rivera is worried about his 13-year-old daughter. The girl, who has a few medical conditions including epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, could be at increased risk if she contracts the...

A program launched by Raritan Valley Community College aims to help people enter New Jersey's growing cannabis market. Currently, dispensaries struggle to find employees with enough experience and knowledge.

Want to work in a pot dispensary? This New Jersey college will train you

January 28, 2020 at 3:14 p.m.

Those who want to snag a job in a New Jersey medical marijuana dispensary can get a leg up on the competition without heading out west for a job, thanks...

The booming CBD market is still experimental. The FDA has not approved the compound as an additive in food and drinks.

CBD for the common cold? Experts are split on its curing power.

November 25, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

With cold and flu season picking up, some CBD companies are advertising their products as immune system-boosters — although the science behind the claim is shaky. Infinite CBD, which sells...

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