That’s the guidance from the state's attorney
general, Gurbir Grewal, who said Wednesday that the amendment doesn’t authorize
“unregulated marijuana,” and it doesn’t take effect until Jan. 1, 2021.
The big question surrounding marijuana
legalization is how soon the new marketplace could be up and running.
New Jersey joined Arizona, Montana and South
Dakota legalizing recreational marijuana Tuesday. Before the election, the
District of Columbia and 11 other states had authorized cannabis use.
AP wire services helped contribute
to this report.