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Thinking about entering the cannabis industry but don’t know where to begin? Have no fear, NJ BAC has your back! Below is a running list of useful resources and guides that we encourage everyone to read to help them understand the opportunities and tribulations of the cannabis industry.

 NJ-CRC resources

• The New Jersey CREAMM Act that legalized cannabis for adult use
• The Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (CRC) current rules and regulations
• The CRC Frequently Asked Questions
• 10 Ways to Prepare for Submitting Your Application
• New Jersey’s Workforce Development Services

NJ CTA Resources

• Cannabis Training Academy 2025 Annual Report
• CTA Municipal Opt In Guide for New Jersey Municipalities - Allowing cannabis businesses into your jurisdiction
• The NJ CTA Frequently Asked Questions
• The New Jersey Cannabis Training Academy 2024 Course Catalogue

NJ CTA Expert Webinars

• Legacy 2 Legal Webinar #1: Know before you go
• Legacy 2 Legal Webinar #2: Developing a working business plan
• Legacy 2 Legal Webinar #3: Alternatives to cannabis licensing: Brands and white labeling

NJ CTA Press Releases 

• January 2024: NJBAC Welcomes First Group of Instructors for the Cannabis Training Academy
• NJ CTA Finalizes All 10 Levels of its cannabis technical assistance program
• NJ CTA Launches No-Cost Cannabis Badge ID Training Curriculum for NJ cannabis employers and employees
• El programa NJ Cannabis Training Academy ahora está disponible en español
• NJ Business Action Center Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of its Cannabis Training Academy