The New Jersey state Supreme Court will consider a challenge to the Drug Recognition Expert protocol for testing drug impairment in drivers. (Photo: Ferencik/Shutterstock) The New Jersey state Supreme Court will consider a challenge to the Drug Recognition Expert protocol for testing drug impairment in drivers. (Photo: Ferencik/Shutterstock)

Cannabis is now legal in 36 states, several territories and the District of Columbia. The recreational use of cannabis is recognized in 18 states plus the District of Columbia. In addition, retail sales of recreational marijuana are expected to start in New Jersey as early 2022, and there is an expectation that states will see more arrests for driving under the influence of that drug.

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Charles Toutant

Charles Toutant is a litigation writer for the New Jersey Law Journal.