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April 12, 2023, marked the second anniversary of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Over the last two years, we’ve held dozens of public meetings, worked with the public to develop rules for adult-use cannabis business, increased the number of medicinal dispensaries and saw the first sale of recreational cannabis on April 21st, 2022. To commemorate our second anniversary, we are looking at NJ CRC by the Numbers.
Previous Blog Posts
Four Years of Growth...and the Work Continues
05/13/2025
In April, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) turned four years old and with that, we reflect on how far the state’s cannabis industry has come. Born out of a vision for safe, equitable, and responsible cannabis regulation, the NJ-CRC was established to bring structure and integrity to an industry that once operated in the shadows. While there is much to be done in New Jersey's market, the NJ-CRC is emerging as a national model for how to build a legitimate and inclusive cannabis marketplace from the ground up.
Cannabis Testing Guidelines and How to Read a Certificate of Analysis
03/4/2025
Testing ensures that cannabis products sold in licensed dispensaries meet the state’s health, safety, and labeling standards. Licensed laboratories must test all legal cannabis in New Jersey for potency (such as THC levels) and to check for harmful substances like pesticides, heavy metals, mold, and bacteria. Consumers can verify the safety and quality of their products by reviewing the Certificate of Analysis (COA) available for every tested product.
Growth, Equity, and Impact: NJ-CRC 2024 Year in Review
01/7/2025
As we begin 2025, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) is proud to reflect on 2024, a year marked by growth, equity and impact. From expanding public outreach to increasing access of information to continuing to emphasize our safe-use messaging, we’ve taken significant steps to ensure the state’s cannabis market remains equitable, transparent, and thriving. 2024 brought pivotal changes in leadership, new initiatives that strengthen community and industry ties, and a continued focus on compliance and enforcement. Join us as we take a look back at the milestones that defined the past year and share our vision for what’s ahead in New Jersey’s cannabis industry.
