Everything you need to know about legal recreational marijuana in New Jersey - laws, purchase limits, where to buy, and how to consume safely and legally.
Understanding NJ's recreational cannabis framework - what's legal, what's not, and how to stay compliant
NJ voters approve Public Question 1 legalizing recreational marijuana by 67% majority
Governor Murphy signs bills establishing Cannabis Regulatory Commission and legal framework
First recreational marijuana sales begin at licensed NJ dispensaries
Market expands with new dispensaries like The Library opening to serve communities statewide
Per transaction limit for dried flower
Wax, shatter, live resin per transaction
Based on THC content - ask budtenders
Based on THC content and form
Note: You can make multiple purchases per day at different dispensaries, but each transaction has the above limits. Medical patients have higher limits with their MMJ card.
You need to be 21+ and have valid government-issued ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). No medical card or NJ residency required - visitors from other states can purchase recreational marijuana in NJ.
Only on private property with owner permission. You cannot consume in public spaces, parks, beaches, or vehicles. Landlords and property owners can prohibit use on their property. Some municipalities have designated consumption lounges (check local rules).
Medical patients with NJ medical cannabis cards get higher purchase limits, lower taxes, and access to medical-only products. Medical patients also have legal protections for employment and housing that recreational users don't have.
No. Home cultivation is not legal for recreational users in New Jersey. Only purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries like The Library to ensure legal compliance and product safety.
Yes. Recreational marijuana in NJ is subject to the standard 6.625% sales tax plus local taxes. Medical patients are exempt from these taxes with their MMJ card. Final price includes all taxes at checkout.
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