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New Jersey Legislators To Host Key Vote On Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Monday

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NEW JERSEY (CBS) -- New Jersey could become the next state to legalize recreational marijuana. And it starts with a key vote Monday.

That's when lawmakers in Senate and Assembly Committees are expected to vote on the legislative plan.

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The bill would make it legal to have an ounce of marijuana if you're 21 or older. The marijuana would be taxed at 12 percent.

If all goes to according to plan, marijuana could become legal in New Jersey as soon as January.

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