TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- New Jersey is taking the next step to legally sell marijuana.
On Tuesday, the state began accepting applications to operate dispensaries, which will be permitted to sell marijuana.
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Applicants who are women, minorities and veterans will get reviewed and approved first, as well as those who have been convicted of marijuana offenses and people from lower-income communities.
Governor Phil Murphy has suggested dispensaries could be in operation by this summer.
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