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Breaking News - December 5, 2025
Congress banned hemp-derived THC products (delta-8, delta-10, THCA) in November 2025. The ban caps THC at 0.4mg per package, effectively eliminating intoxicating hemp products. Licensed dispensaries like The Library are now the only legal source for THC in New Jersey.
The federal spending bill includes provisions restricting cannabis seed sales for the first time since 2018. Growers warn this could push the US cannabis genetics market underground or overseas.
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved consumption area endorsements for High Rollers Dispensary and SunnyTien Dispensary (Atlantic City), Gynsyng (Merchantville), and URB'N Dispensary (Newark). All are Diversely Owned Businesses.
New legislation would allow some medical dispensaries to sell recreational cannabis without local approval, loosen ethics requirements for regulators, and strip the governor of power to name the CRC chair. About 70% of NJ towns have opted out of recreational cannabis.
The NJ-CRC announced the SEEF rate for 2025 will be $2.50 per ounce, up from $1.24 in 2024. Funds support education, economic development, and social services for communities impacted by cannabis criminalization.
The Garden State's cannabis retail sector continues to grow with over 331 licensed dispensaries now operating. Recent openings include Kota Canna in Plainfield and Lady L in Jersey City.
Five years after legalization, NJ still forbids home cultivation, keeping prices among the nation's highest. Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill supports home grow for both medical and recreational users.
Greater Purpose fined $2,500 for unapproved transport vehicles; The Honorable Plant fined $5,000 for failing to notify Commission of ownership change. Next meeting December 11, 2025.
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New Jersey legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 for adults 21+. As of January 2026, the federal hemp THC ban means licensed dispensaries are the only legal source for intoxicating THC products. The state has 331+ licensed dispensaries, and consumption lounges are now approved in select locations.
Currently, home cultivation remains illegal in New Jersey. However, the 2025 governor's race may change this - Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill supports home grow for both medical and recreational users. Any change would require legislative action. Read our full home grow guide.
As of January 2026, New Jersey has over 331 licensed cannabis dispensaries operating statewide. New locations continue to open regularly, including recent additions in Plainfield and Jersey City.
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) is the state agency that oversees New Jersey's legal cannabis industry. They issue licenses, enforce regulations, hold monthly public meetings, and manage the Social Equity Excise Fee program. Their next meeting is December 11, 2025.
Yes, as of July 2025, the NJ-CRC has approved consumption area endorsements for select dispensaries. The first four approved are in Atlantic City, Merchantville, and Newark. Applications opened in January 2025 with social equity businesses receiving priority.
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