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Ascend still needs multiple approvals before it can legally move ahead with recreational marijuana sales, township officials say — which leaves open the question of when such sales could come to Montclair.

Dispensary had accused township of 'dragging its feet' on an application process.

Regulators say they're prepared to take enforcement action against any dispensary that can't meet medical needs.

The launch of recreational marijuana sales went relatively pain-free.

At the nearest recreational dispensary to Montclair, RISE in Bloomfield, there was music on steel drums, shoppers celebrated and cheered, and a doughnut van was ready to satisfy the munchies.

On Thursday, April 21, recreational marijuana will go on sale at several medical dispensaries throughout New Jersey — but not Montclair.

It's still unclear, though, when sales will start in Montclair

The state rejected its permit for an alternative treatment center.

The dispensary is leaving open the door for recreational pot sales, but says that's not it's focus right now.