A 456 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.

This bill changes how New Jersey issues medical cannabis business permits. It requires the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to issue the first three permits for medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries (one per region: north, central, south) as combined permits, while future permits follow updated rules. The bill establishes conditional permits (making up one-third of all permits) with specific requirements, including income limits ($200,000 individual / $400,000 joint) for owners, background checks, and regional distribution rules. It directly affects new applicants seeking medical cannabis business licenses, including microbusinesses, by setting clearer application processes and financial criteria.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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