During his run for office, Gov. Phil Murphy had campaigned for legalization but the Democratic-controlled Legislature was unable to reach an agreement on how to proceed.
AAA opposes the legalization of marijuana for recreational use because of its potential traffic safety risks, following an uptick in fatal crashes in other states.
Marijuana will not be legalized for use by adults in New Jersey any time soon, with the idea now delayed until decided by a voter referendum in November 2020.