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The New Jersey cannabis industry in 2023 has been transformed by regulatory changes that have paved the way for growth and expansion. The reduction of registration and renewal fees for medicinal cannabis patients and caregivers, the removal of restrictions on vertical integration, the expansion of edible cannabis products, and the elimination of the mandatory waiting period for new ATCs to enter the recreational market have all played crucial roles in shaping the growing industry.
In December the NJ-CRC began accepting applications for wholesale, distribution, and delivery services licenses -- with the first wholesale and distribution licenses being awarded to social equity applicants during the December 7th public meeting. Now that all license classes are open in New Jersey, there are numerous opportunities for aspiring cannabis business entrepreneurs.
Below are some other highlights from 2023 at the NJ-CRC.
In 2024, we anticipate significant developments in medicinal and adult cannabis spaces. The completion of clinical registrant regulations is expected to advance cannabis research for medicinal purposes -- a meaningful step forward for all cannabis consumers. We will also see the complete elimination of fees for medicinal cannabis patients with the introduction of digital ID cards. The waivers granted to manufacturers to expand edibles products will become permanent regulation during the year.
Rules for consumption areas in the adult-use, recreational cannabis space will be adopted in 2024. These consumption areas will be connected to dispensaries and will offer social gathering opportunities for cannabis smokers. The consumption areas offer a vital solution for individuals needing a suitable place to consume outside their homes. These venues are designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for responsible use of cannabis. Read more about consumption areas here.
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5 Reasons to Wait to Bake
08/30/2024
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use reported that in 2022, 1.2 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 and 1.2 million young adults aged 18 to 25 tried cannabis for the first time. While some people consider cannabis and its main psychoactive component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), to be relatively safe, research indicates use during adolescence or early adulthood can have severe and lasting effects on brain development, cognitive function, emotional well-being, academic performance, and overall health. Here are '5 Reasons to Wait to Bake.'
Guardians of green: Ensuring a safe, compliant cannabis industry in NJ
08/2/2024
Learn about the core of the cannabis industry in New Jersey as we peel back the curtain on the NJ-CRC's Office of Compliance & Investigations. Director of Compliance & Investigations Paul Urbish uncovers the agency's dynamic inner workings that guarantee a secure and compliant cannabis industry.
NJ Clean Energy and the Cannabis Industry
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New Jersey is establishing itself as a leader in the clean energy sector by offering programs that help those within New Jersey save energy, money, and the environment. For those looking to venture into the cannabis industry, particularly as Class 1 Cultivators or Class 2 Manufacturers, the state's position on clean energy can offer substantial benefits.
