New Jersey residents took to the polls this past November and voted by a 2-to-1 margin to legalize marijuana in the state. While the law went into effect on January 1, there were still limitations regarding the legality of cannabis. However, as of February 22, Gov. Murphy officially signed to legalize the adult use of cannabis and to decriminalize possession in small amounts.
If you’re a New Jersey resident or just interested in the cannabis industry at large, you probably still have questions about the specifics of this law.
7 Common Questions About Legal Weed in New Jersey Answered
Where can I purchase weed in New Jersey?
As of April 8, New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) has just been formally established. Once the CRC sets formal guidelines for dispensaries and distributes licenses, then legal marijuana shops will start popping up all over the Garden State.
However, if you’re 18 years or older and have a medical marijuana card in New Jersey, you may purchase cannabis from a treatment center.
Can I grow weed at home in NJ?
No, the bill does not allow for growing marijuana at home, as well as the illegal selling of the plant.
How much will weed cost?
Currently, an eighth of medical marijuana in New Jersey costs roughly $50, so we can expect dispensary prices to be similar, albeit there will be taxes and other additional expenses.
On the West Coast, taxes vary from city to city and state to state. Some cities tax as low as 11% or as high as 25%. In some states, taxes are as high as 37% when all is said and done.
How much weed can I own or possess?
Under the law, you can’t be in possession of more than 6 ounces of cannabis. Possession of more than 6 ounces is a fourth-degree offense, and could result in an 18 month sentence.
Where can I smoke weed in New Jersey?
Cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use, but users will have to consume it on their own private property. Under the Smoke-Free Air Act, medical marijuana and tobacco fall under similar restrictions.
What if I’m underage and I want to consume weed?
Cannabis is legal for adults 21 or older, but is decriminalized across the board. This means that, while underage use prohibited, written warnings and a referral to drug treatment services will be administered rather than fines or arrests. Nonetheless, anyone under the age of 21 is urged to abstain from any psychoactive substance, cannabis included.
What exactly is still illegal about weed in New Jersey?
As stated earlier, it is illegal to own more than 6 ounces of cannabis or to illegally distribute cannabis. The severity of the charge depends on the amount of marijuana distributed.
Make sure to stay up to date with the East Coast cannabis industry here on Respect My Region. More information and updates coming soon!
