S 3168 New Jersey Senate · 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 (S 3168) updates New Jersey's medical cannabis licensing rules. It requires the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to issue new permits for cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries, including three initial "alternative treatment centers" (one per state region) and mandating that at least one-third of all new medical cannabis permits be "conditional" permits. Conditional permits require applicants to meet specific criteria: at least one owner must have lived in New Jersey for two years, applicants must have income below $200,000 ($400,000 jointly), pass background checks, and avoid conflicts with existing cannabis businesses. The bill also establishes application fees and sets 90-day deadlines for permit reviews.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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