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States / New Jersey

New Jersey

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Jul 25, 2026
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2026 year to date
Retail
197
open licenses
Cultivation
—
open licenses
Manufacturing
—
open licenses
Labs
—
open licenses
Pending
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applications

Regulation timeline

May 26, 2026
$5M in funding still available for NJEDA cannabis business development grants
via NJEDA (.gov)
Apr 16, 2026
New Jersey redefines hemp, bans most THC sales outside licensed cannabis stores
via MJBizDaily
Apr 9, 2026
NJEDA opens applications for new cannabis industry loan program
via NJEDA (.gov)
Nov 12, 2025
NJ Senate president seeks to revamp cannabis law
via New Jersey Monitor

Store tracker

openings · closures · ownership changes
EventDevelopmentDate
OpeningSouth Jersey approves two new cannabis dispensary licensesJul 24
OpeningMontclair approves cannabis dispensary at former Dunkin Donuts on Bloomfield AveJul 24
OpeningRise Paramus begins recreational cannabis sales after 5 years in businessJul 24
OpeningLower Township plans to allow two new cannabis storesJul 23
ClosingBankrupted marijuana MSO Cannabist closes New Jersey cultivation, sells retailJul 22
OpeningSouth Jersey cannabis dispensary licensing race underwayJul 20

Enforcement

TypeActionDate
CrimeWestampton man's illegal 'SpeedWeed' marijuana delivery service faces chargesJul 23
CrimeTwo New Jersey men arrested with $3.3 million in marijuana and vape cartridgesJul 13
FineNJ alleges doctor approved medical cannabis for minors in violation of lawMay 13