Official Site of The State of New Jersey

The Recreational Cannabis Program as well as the Medical Marijuana Programs are regulated by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Program and contact information about both Cannabis programs can be found at https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/ or https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/contact-us/.  

The New Jersey Hemp Farming Act was enacted in August 2019. This legislation complies with the 2018 Farm Bill, which authorized hemp producers to grow and sell hemp for commercial purposes. 

On December 27, 2019, New Jersey was among the first three states to have its Hemp Program approved by the USDA.

It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that the transfer or sale of any hemp material complies with all applicable state and federal laws. All hemp materials must be appropriately identified or labeled during transit.

Please review the “2026 New Jersey Hemp Program Instructions and Attachments for Participants” whether you are applying as a grower or as a processor/handler. The packet includes forms that are necessary to complete your application and other helpful information.

New applicants or new key participants please see the NJSP Background Check Instructions link below.

For further information about the New Jersey Hemp Program email NJHemp@ag.nj.gov or call 609-649-0694.