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Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:10 Attorney Advice TransitioningTo Cannabis 13:30 New Jersey Cannabis Regime 18:50 Product Diversity & Retail Square Footage 25:40 Breaking Down The NJ Licensing Process 35:00 Licensing Process As A Beauty Contest 53:00 NJ Licensing Recap