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The New Jersey cannabis industry in 2023 has been transformed by regulatory changes that have paved the way for growth and expansion. The reduction of registration and renewal fees for medicinal cannabis patients and caregivers, the removal of restrictions on vertical integration, the expansion of edible cannabis products, and the elimination of the mandatory waiting period for new ATCs to enter the recreational market have all played crucial roles in shaping the growing industry.
In December the NJ-CRC began accepting applications for wholesale, distribution, and delivery services licenses -- with the first wholesale and distribution licenses being awarded to social equity applicants during the December 7th public meeting. Now that all license classes are open in New Jersey, there are numerous opportunities for aspiring cannabis business entrepreneurs.
Below are some other highlights from 2023 at the NJ-CRC.
In 2024, we anticipate significant developments in medicinal and adult cannabis spaces. The completion of clinical registrant regulations is expected to advance cannabis research for medicinal purposes -- a meaningful step forward for all cannabis consumers. We will also see the complete elimination of fees for medicinal cannabis patients with the introduction of digital ID cards. The waivers granted to manufacturers to expand edibles products will become permanent regulation during the year.
Rules for consumption areas in the adult-use, recreational cannabis space will be adopted in 2024. These consumption areas will be connected to dispensaries and will offer social gathering opportunities for cannabis smokers. The consumption areas offer a vital solution for individuals needing a suitable place to consume outside their homes. These venues are designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for responsible use of cannabis. Read more about consumption areas here.
Previous Blog Posts
National Safety Month -- Using cannabis safely
06/24/2024
June is National Safety Month and at the NJ-CRC, cannabis safety is always a hot topic. With just a few days left to go in the month, here are some reminders for protecting yourself and others from possible adverse reactions caused by cannabis consumption.
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Grandes éxitos: Celebrando tres años de NJ-CRC y dos años de ventas de canabis recreativo
06/6/2024
Maria Del Cid-Kosso, comisionada de la junta directiva de NJ-CRC, analiza el estado actual de la industria del canabis en Nueva Jersey y celebra el tercer aniversario de NJ-CRC en el primer episodio en español de High Points.
Cannabis and Anxiety
05/20/2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and according to the World Health Organization, anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. As cannabis has increasingly gained recognition as a treatment option for various forms of anxiety, it is a qualifying medical condition for New Jersey’s Medicinal Cannabis Program – as is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While the federal ban on cannabis currently restricts scientific and medical research, there are some studies that indicate potential benefits for those living with anxiety disorders are promising.
