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Official Site of The State of New JerseyUpcoming CRC Meetings
December 7, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Next CRC Meeting
When: Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Register to speak here, Deadline to register to speak at the December 7th meeting will be at Tuesday, December 7 at noon.
To accommodate as many speakers as possible, comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person, and individuals may offer comments only once during the meeting. Groups and organizations should designate one individual to speak on behalf of the group.
You may also submit comments in writing to the Commission here. Written comments will become part of the public record. The deadline to submit written comments on the December 7th agenda is Wednesday, December 8th at 5 p.m.
Previous CRC Meetings
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Executive Session (anticipated to last approximately 30 minutes)
- Executive Director's Report
- Consideration of 2021 Personal Use (Recreational) Notice of Application Acceptance
- Public comments
- Universal cannabis symbol - The Commission is looking to adopt a universal symbol that will be required on all cannabis items to indicate that the item contains cannabis. What should the CRC consider when adopting a universal symbol? What elements of a symbol's design are most important to protect against accidental exposure to cannabis (particularly by children, individuals vulnerable to adverse effects)? What design flaws should the CRC be careful to avoid?
- Edible cannabis and medicinal cannabis items - The Commission is seeking input on whether to allow cannabis items in the form of common edibles, such as baked goods. How can the Commission best protect public health, while allowing for a greater variety of cannabis items? How can food safety regulations work in tandem with cannabis safety regulations? What forms of edibles should/should not be permitted? Are some edibles appropriate for medicinal use but not for recreational use? What important information should consumers and patients have available before purchasing edible cannabis products?
- Recreational distribution, wholesale, and delivery - The Commission will be adopting additional rules governing Class 3 Cannabis Wholesalers, Class 4 Cannabis Distributors, and Class 6 Cannabis Delivery Services. What unique issues should the Commission consider when developing rules for these classes of businesses? How can the CRC's rules for these businesses help advance equity goals? How should these businesses be structured to prevent diversion of cannabis items from the regulated market to the illicit market? What standards should the CRC adopt to ensure safe transport/transfers of cannabis products?
- Universal cannabis symbol - The Commission is looking to adopt a universal symbol that will be required on all cannabis items to indicate that the item contains cannabis. What should the CRC consider when adopting a universal symbol? What elements of a symbol's design are most important to protect against accidental exposure to cannabis (particularly by children, individuals vulnerable to adverse effects)? What design flaws should the CRC be careful to avoid?
- Adjournment
Executive Director's Recommendation Memo
Resolutions
Minutes
Recording
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Executive Session (anticipated to last approximately 90 minutes)
- Approval of prior meeting's minutes (September 14, 2021)
- Consideration of 2019 RFA Cultivation Awards
- Consideration of 2019 RFA Vertically Integrated Awards
- Public Comments
- Adjournment
Executive Director's Recommendation Memo
Resolutions
Minutes
Recording
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Executive session (approximately 1 hour)
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Public comment on agenda items
- Consideration of application by Harmony Foundation to cultivate from a second physical location
- Consideration of application by Garden State Dispensary to transfer ownership of a medical cannabis permit to Ayr Wellness
- Consideration of Executive Director’s delegated spending authority for state-contracted goods and services and emergencies
- Consideration of NIC Licensing Solutions project
- Open public comment
Resolutions
- CRC Resolution 2021-11 Harmony Second Location
- CRC Resolution 2021-12 GSD-AYR Transfer
- CRC Resolution 2021-13 ED Spending Authority
- CRC Resolution 2021-14 NIC Licensing Solutions Project
Minutes
Recording
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Notice of public meeting
- Roll call
- Executive session (anticipated to last approximately 1 hour)
- Approval of previous meeting’s minutes
- Consideration of rules pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-34
- Public comment
- Adjournment
Minutes
Resolutions
Recording
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Notice of public meeting
- Roll call
- Executive session- The Commission will discuss litigation and interagency contract negotiations.
- Chair’s Report
- Executive Director’s report
- Approval of prior meeting’s minutes
- Consideration of application from Harmony Foundation for permitting of an expanded cultivation site
Public comments will be accepted on this agenda item - Public comment
The Commission will hear from invited guests and the public on the following topics: Packaging and labeling of cannabis & cannabis products; advertising of cannabis and cannabis businesses.Anticipated guests:
- Dr. David Nathan, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation
- Dr. Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of New Jersey Poison Center
- Nina Parks, Member, San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee
- Adjournment
Minutes
Recording
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Notice of public meeting
- Roll call
- Executive session (anticipated to last approximately 1 hour) The Commission will discuss litigation and interagency contract negotiations. No formal action is expected on items discussed during executive session.
- Approve prior meetings’ minutes (April 22 and May 4)
- Chair’s report
- Executive Director’s report
- Medicinal cannabis satellite dispensary approvals
- Adoption of interim standards for laboratory testing of medicinal cannabis
- Public comment The Commission will hear from invited speakers and the public on the topics noted below. The Chair will open the public comment period by sharing an overview of all the topics listed below. Speakers will then share comments on any of the available topics for discussion. In order to maximize the number of individuals permitted to speak, members of the public must register to speak and will be limited to 3 minutes.
- Zoning and local considerations
- As the CRC develops its regulations on licensing, local approval, health, and safety, what local considerations do municipalities want the Commission to keep in mind?
- What zoning considerations do you foresee and how can the CRC work with municipalities to address them in regulations and implementation?
- Concentrates and edible cannabis products; Protecting patient access during recreational market availability
- What non-oil-based concentrates and edible products would make medicinal cannabis easier to take, more effective, and more accessible? Should similar products be available to recreational users?
- How would new product types--particularly those with high potency--impact public health and safety?
- Zoning and local considerations
- Adjournment
Minutes
Resolutions
- CRC Resolution 2021-8 - Satellite Dispensary Locations
- CRC Resolution 2021-9 - Interim Testing Standards
Recording
Agenda
- Call to order
- Notice of Public Meeting
- Roll Call
- Chair’s Remarks
- Approval of April 22, 2021 CRC Meeting Minutes
- Executive Director’s Report
- Public comment The Commission will hear public comments on the topic of social equity in cannabis.
- Adjournment
Minutes
Recording
Agenda
- Call to order
- Notice of public meeting
- Roll call
- Chair’s remarks
- Executive session The Commission will discuss litigation and interagency contract negotiations. The executive session is expected to last 30 minutes.
- Approval of previous meeting’s minutes
- Annual meeting schedule
- Executive Director’s report
- For discussion only: Interim medicinal cannabis testing standards for laboratories pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-19 Public comments will be accepted on this agenda item during the public comment period.
- Authorizing to the Executive Director pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-24 to enter into Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Health on behalf of the Commission concerning staff, technology, and administrative support for the Commission.
- Authorizing to Department of Health pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-24 to provide criminal background checks and other functions on behalf of Commission during agency transfer.
- Public comment
- Adjournment
Resolutions
- CRC Resolution 2021-3 - Adoption of 2021 Meeting Schedule
- CRC Resolution 2021-5 - A closed session meeting
- CRC Resolution 2021-6 - Establishment of an MOU with the NJ Dept of Health
- CRC Resolution 2021-7 – Allows NJ Dept of Health to temporarily conduct background checks on behalf of the CRC
Minutes
Recording
Agenda
- Oath
- Chair's Remarks
- Election of Vice Chair (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-24)
- Organization of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and transfer of authority from the Department of Health for activities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-1 et seq.
- Annual Meeting Schedule (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-24)
- Executive Director’s Report
- Plan of Organization (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-24)
- Adoption of Cannabis Regulatory Commission Logo
- Resolution for Closed Session
Resolutions
- CRC Resolution 2021-1 Election of Vice Chair
- CRC Resolution 2021-2 Transfer of Authority from DOH to the CRC.pdf
- CRC Resolution 2021-4 Establishing a Plan of Organization for CRC
Minutes
Recording
