New Jersey voters approved adult-use cannabis in 2020, and licensed dispensaries began adult-use sales in 2022. If you're new to it, the rules are simpler than you might think. Here are the basics every adult in New Jersey should know.
Who can buy
Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis from a licensed dispensary. You'll need a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID every time you shop, and dispensaries check it for every guest.
Where to buy
Buy only from dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Licensed products are tested and labeled under state rules, so you know what you're getting. Dispensaries also follow state limits on how much can be bought in one visit; your budtender can explain these at the counter.
Where you can use it
Using cannabis in public places isn't allowed. That includes streets, parks, parking lots and other public spaces. Many landlords and workplaces have their own policies too. The safest choice is to enjoy cannabis at home.
Driving
Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal in New Jersey, just like driving under the influence of alcohol. Never drive or operate machinery after use. Plan a ride, or wait until you're completely sober.
Crossing state lines
Cannabis is still controlled under federal law, so taking it across state lines is against the law, even into a neighboring state where cannabis is also legal, such as New York. Keep it in New Jersey.
Keeping it safe at home
- Store products in their original, child-resistant packaging.
- Keep them locked away from children, pets and visitors under 21.
- Never share cannabis with anyone under 21.
Where to learn more
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission publishes the official rules and updates them as the market grows. And once we open in Magnolia, you can always ask our team: helping guests understand the rules is part of what we do.