Winter, who is 16 years younger than Stavola, admits she was hesitant to dip her toe into the new world of legalized pot. To date, 30 states have legalized some form of marijuana, including nine that allow recreational use for adults over 21. Stavola and Winter believe Nevada, where pot is highly regulated and taxed just like gambling, is a viable model for the Garden State. As the debate heats up, the sisters remain optimistic that recreational marijuana will become a reality in New Jersey in the near future. "It's wonderful to work together," grins Stavola, looking back on all she and her sister have built thus far, " You know what?

Source: Forbes February 22, 2018 18:33 UTC