Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Cannabis Licensing: Navigating from Application to Completeness in the Garden State

Posted on - 07/5/2024
Share on Social :
Cannabis Licensing: Navigating from Application to Completeness in the Garden State

Episode Summary: Join us as we navigate with NJ-CRC Director of Licensing Megan Tagliaferri the entire cannabis business licensing process and intricacies—from the application timeframe and review process to understanding the various application priorities to decoding the review for completeness.

Episode Notes: Licensing numbers discussed in this episode may have changed. To review the most up-to-date information, visit www.nj.gov/cannabis/resources/reports-stats-info.

Previous Blog Posts

Cannabis Testing Guidelines and How to Read a Certificate of Analysis

Four Years of Growth...and the Work Continues

05/13/2025

In April, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) turned four years old and with that, we reflect on how far the state’s cannabis industry has come. Born out of a vision for safe, equitable, and responsible cannabis regulation, the NJ-CRC was established to bring structure and integrity to an industry that once operated in the shadows. While there is much to be done in New Jersey's market, the NJ-CRC is emerging as a national model for how to build a legitimate and inclusive cannabis marketplace from the ground up.

Cannabis Testing Guidelines and How to Read a Certificate of Analysis

Cannabis Testing Guidelines and How to Read a Certificate of Analysis

03/4/2025

Testing ensures that cannabis products sold in licensed dispensaries meet the state’s health, safety, and labeling standards. Licensed laboratories must test all legal cannabis in New Jersey for potency (such as THC levels) and to check for harmful substances like pesticides, heavy metals, mold, and bacteria. Consumers can verify the safety and quality of their products by reviewing the Certificate of Analysis (COA) available for every tested product.

NJ-CRC 2024 Year in Review

Growth, Equity, and Impact: NJ-CRC 2024 Year in Review

01/7/2025

As we begin 2025, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) is proud to reflect on 2024, a year marked by growth, equity and impact. From expanding public outreach to increasing access of information to continuing to emphasize our safe-use messaging, we’ve taken significant steps to ensure the state’s cannabis market remains equitable, transparent, and thriving. 2024 brought pivotal changes in leadership, new initiatives that strengthen community and industry ties, and a continued focus on compliance and enforcement. Join us as we take a look back at the milestones that defined the past year and share our vision for what’s ahead in New Jersey’s cannabis industry.