Clarifies that unlawful gifting of marijuana or cannabis is prohibited under "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."
This bill clarifies that gifting marijuana or cannabis is prohibited under New Jersey's cannabis regulatory laws. It directly affects individuals and businesses by defining when the transfer of cannabis without payment is legal versus when it constitutes an illegal distribution. The key provision allows adults 21 and older to transfer up to one ounce of cannabis to another adult of legal age for personal, non-business purposes, but explicitly prohibits transferring cannabis for promotional or business purposes, which would be treated as illegal distribution. Additionally, the bill maintains restrictions on smoking, vaping, or aerosolizing cannabis in public places, with limited exceptions for designated consumption areas and certain lodging establishments.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Aura Dunn
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