New Jersey Cannabis Links and Resources

Understanding your rights to use cannabis can give you the confidence to seek out these products for your recreational and medical needs. Cannabis laws in New Jersey may change in the future, but to help you learn where you stand right now, consider the following. 

Cannabis Regulatory Commission

In New Jersey, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission oversees the use, sale, and manufacturing of cannabis products. The commission works to establish and grow a responsible and regulated medicinal and recreational cannabis industry in the state that is focused on both safety and equity. 

If you have any questions about whether or not your use of any product is legal, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, a component of the State of New Jersey, is the resource to turn to.

Legal and State Resources

To help you know the legal aspects of medicinal and recreational cannabis use in New Jersey, review the following agencies and resources.

Safe and Responsible Consumption

The State of New Jersey works to provide education to those who use cannabis and the safety of doing so. That includes how to purchase it legally when to use it (and when it may not be ideal for your health), and the effects of using cannabis. The Safe and Responsible Consumption website is an excellent resource for providing up-to-date information on these and other areas of use of cannabis.

Recreational Cannabis Overview

Under the state’s laws, it is now legal to purchase cannabis and use it within the state’s guidelines. You can learn more about these rules at the Recreational Cannabis Overview website. Here are some quick facts you should know:

• Anyone over the age of 21 in the state of New Jersey can purchase cannabis products.
• You can purchase cannabis products at licensed cannabis dispensaries. 
• You can sell up to the equivalent of 28.35 grams or 1 ounce of usable cannabis.
• Those who are over the age of 21 are allowed to have up to 6 ounces of cannabis and cannabis products in their possession at one time.
• The state requires that a sales tax of 6.625% be applied plus a social equity excise fee of 1/3 of 1% on all sales of cannabis products. 
• You can smoke in private places. 

Workplace and DUI Laws

The use of cannabis for recreational or medicinal use does not come with the right to put others at risk. In short, responsible use is essential. When you visit the Workplace and DUI laws website, you will learn more about the limitations of using these products and being considered intoxicated under state laws. As with alcohol, you must be able to safely operate your vehicle and work without putting others in danger when using these products.

Cannabis Related Laws

It is critical to stay up-to-date on cannabis laws. You can do that at the Cannabis Related Laws website. This includes a list of the most up-to-date changes to laws and how they could impact you.

General Information and FAQs

Get answers to your questions at the General Information and FAQs section of the website. 

Reports

If you want to know where cannabis stands in New Jersey and how it is being used to help the community, check out the Reports page from the state.

Health Research

Cannabis is such a new and growing industry, it is essential that you stay up to date on the health insights and studies that are constantly becoming mor readily available. Do that at the Health Resource website. 

General Info and Links You Need to Know

To help you make the most out of our services at PHASAL, we offer some great resources to answer your questions and guide your decision process. 

FAQs

Read through our frequently asked questions. We know you have questions, and we’ve likely answered them here for you.

The Effects of Cannabis

We feel it’s important to be transparent and honest with you. What can you really expect from using cannabis for various needs? Read more about it in our article on What Are the Effects of Cannabis.

Terpenes

To provide you with more insight into what terpenes are and what it means when you purchase cannabis products with terpenes, read our Introduction to Terpenes. 

Cannabinoids

There are numerous insights about cannabinoids, one of the most interesting components of cannabis products. Read our Introduction to Cannabinoids to get an up-to-date look at them.

Choosing the Right Product

Choosing the right type of cannabis for your needs is not always easy. Read our Guide to Cannabis Strains and Finding the Perfect Match to help you get started, even if this is your first purchase. 

The Endocannabinoid System

The Intro to the Endocannabinoid System can provide you with excellent insight into why cannabis works.

If you have questions, contact us today to learn more. We are here to educate and support you on your journey to cannabis use.