New Jersey CANNABIS LICENSES

Move Confidently into the Cannabis Industry with New Jersey's
#1 cannabis consulting firm emphasizing regulatory and scientific compliance.

Do you want to know how to get your New Jersey cannabis license fast? Start your cannabis licensure journey off right, contact America’s leading cannabis licensing consultants today! Turn-key application packages for small businesses. Get licensed now!
CannDelta prepares all cannabis license applications in the state of New Jersey. Contact us to get the process started!

What is the Opportunity Size in New Jersey

Population of New Jersey State:

9,288,994 (est. 2021)

Population of the Capital City, Trenton:
98,000
Population of the 2nd largest city, Newark:
282,000
Population of the 3rd largest city, Jersey City:
265,000
USA’s: 11th Most Populous State
USA’s 47th Largest State by Area
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CannDelta helps clients build winning, global strategies in the regulated space. From cannabis cultivation to large-scale cannabis research and development, CannDelta’s team of global industry experts will help you achieve a better, more profitable future in the regulated and scientific industry in New Jersey and globally. Start your cannabis licensure journey off right, contact America’s #1 cannabis licensing consultants today! Turn-key application packages for small businesses. Get licensed now!

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CannDelta Consultants high five after a license application submission for a cannabis dispensary in New York State
CannDelta helps clients build winning, global strategies in the regulated space. From cannabis cultivation to large-scale cannabis research and development, CannDelta’s team of global industry experts will help you achieve a better, more profitable future in the regulated and scientific industry in New Jersey and globally. Start your cannabis licensure journey off right, contact America’s #1 cannabis licensing consultants today! Turn-key application packages for small businesses. Get licensed now!

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New York, NY   10013
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Email: info[@]canndelta.com
Phone(646) 440-4202
Toll free: 1 (877) 274-6777

CONSULTING SERVICES

Location Determination

CannDelta can help you determine the best cannabis site for you in NJ and provide resources to assist with leases, zoning, municipal, and state approvals. Site eligibility checks allow our clients to build-out and move-in with confidence.

CannDelta will work with architects to design floor plans, site layouts, flow, physical security plans and have those reflected in your standard operating procedures.

Cannabis Licensing & Permitting Applications

Get help with Turnkey licensing cannabis applications. CannDelta will assist you with obtaining permits and provide consulting support for all NJ marijuana license types.

Cannabis Business Plans

We can create customized business plans to help forecast your company’s success and predict when you will receive a return on your investment. Our plans contain pitch decks & customized logos, branding, and a marketing plan.

Cannabis Testing Lab Licensing and Set-up

Our team of PhD organic chemists can assist you with your licensing application, lab setup, equipment selection, and provide you with best practices and Standard Operating Procedures for your Cannabis Analytical Testing Lab.

NJ License Application Types

Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator

Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator licenses allow growing, cultivating, and producing cannabis. It also permits the sale and transport to other Class 1 Cannabis Cultivators, Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturers, Class 3 Cannabis Wholesalers, and Class 5 Cannabis retailers, but not consumers.

Standard Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator licenses are limited by statute to only 37 licenses until February 22, 2023. Microbusiness Class 1 Cannabis Cultivators do not have a capacity.

Vertical integration is permitted, however, a Class 1 license holder may not also hold a Class 3 Wholesaler or Class 5 Retailer license.

Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer

A holder of a Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer license is permitted to buy, store, process (i.e. perform extraction or concentrate cannabis), and package cannabis into cannabis products. They may sell cannabis products to licensed distributors.

A holder of a Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer license may, at another establishment, hold one other license that is not a Class 3 Wholesaler or Class 5 Cannabis Retailer.

Class 5 Cannabis Retailer License

A holder of an Class 5 Cannabis Retailer license is permitted to buy and sell cannabis products directly to consumers at a licensed store called a cannabis retail dispensary. A licensed retailer with state and municipal endorsement may operate a cannabis consumption area on their retail premises either indoors or outdoors.

Coming Soon – Class 3 Cannabis Wholesaler

A holder of a Class 3 Cannabis Wholesaler license is permitted to store, sell, or transfer recreational use cannabis products between licensed cultivators, manufacturers, or retailers.

Coming Soon – Class 4 Cannabis Distributor

A holder of a Class 4 Cannabis Distributor license is permitted to transport cannabis products in bulk between licensed cultivators, manufacturers, or retailers.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey State's Cannabis market - SOLVED!

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Currently, applications are being accepted for

  • Class 1 Cultivator Licenses
  • Class 2 Manufacturer Licenses
  • Class 5 Retailers
  • Testing Laboratories

New Jersey Cannabis License applications for adult-use (non-medical or recreational) are being accepted today and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Social Equity Businesses, Diversely Owned Businesses, Impact Zone Businesses and applications that received bonus points receive priority review, scoring and approval. Once a conditional license is approved, there is a 120-day period to submit a conditional license conversion application. Once your conversion application is submitted, the applications are then prioritized again for approval. It is recommended by CannDelta that, if possible, once a conditional license is approved, that a conditional conversion application is submitted as soon as the next business day to maintain the highest priority level. All conditional New Jersey cannabis license applications are being reviewed before non-conditional license applications.

Temporary Conditional Permits will be available to allow businesses to fulfill the requirements before they can lawfully act as a cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, retailer, or delivery service. The state is prioritizing the scoring of conditional New Jersey Cannabis License applications over standard annual applications

New Jersey is issuing conditional approval licenses. Conditional licenses allow business operators 120 days to fulfill the requirements of an annual cannabis business license while they are finalizing their application components, such as finding and securing a location for their business and completing construction.


Cannabis Regulatory Commission
 (the “CRC”)

The CRC is the governing body responsible for regulating the existing Medicinal Cannabis Program, as well as the new recreational cannabis program in New Jersey for adults 21 years and older. The CRC is responsible for establishing and regulating a safe and equitable medical and adult-use cannabis industry in NJ. The CRC is charged with issuing licenses for medicinal and recreational cannabis business operations in New Jersey.

The Office of Minority, Disabled Veterans, and Women Business Development 

OMDVWBD was established by the CREAMM Act to promote and facilitate a diverse cannabis market in New Jersey. The Office provides outreach to underserved populations with information about the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and its programs.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation

The Division of Taxation is responsible for administering New Jersey Sales and Use Tax and the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) for cannabis. The Division of Taxation does not have oversight of locally imposed transfer taxes. A municipality may establish a Local Transfer Tax on the sale of cannabis for licensed establishments located within the community.


New Jersey’s “Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization” Act legalizes personal use of cannabis for recreational use, decriminalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis and cannabis products (i.e. dried flower, hashish, shatter, edibles, etc.), and removes “marijuana” as a Schedule I drug.

The CREAMM Act are regulations that authorize the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) to expand and further develop the current Medicinal Cannabis Program, as well as develop, regulate, and enforce the rules and activities associated with recreational cannabis for adults 21 years and over. 

  • The Act requires that State courts and law enforcement expunge people’s records for certain prior marijuana-related offenses;
  • The Act directs the State Legislature to reinvest revenue from cannabis sales to initiatives such as financial support for individuals in Impact Zones; and
  • The Act requires the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to adopt minimum standards to protect the health of medicinal patients and recreational consumers.

Eleven cannabis dispensaries across New Jersey opened for adult-use sales for the first time on April 21, 2022.
Additional applications are currently being accepted and will be awarded on a rolling basis.

To apply for a cannabis license in New Jersey, licensing fees range from $200 to $50,000. For specific information on licensing fees, refer to the CRC Fee Schedule.

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CANNABIS CULTIVATOR LICENSE

The holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator license is permitted to cultivate, harvest, dry/trim, and cure cannabis. They may hold an Adult-Use Cannabis Processor license and a Cannabis Distributor license. They may NOT hold a cannabis retail dispensary or a cannabis consumption lounge license. Similar licenses include the Adult-use Cannabis Micro-business and Nursery license.

CANNABIS PROCESSOR LICENSE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Processor license is permitted to buy, store, and process cannabis (i.e. perform cannabis extraction or the infusion into edible cannabis products). They may also sell cannabis products to licensed distributors. A holder of a cannabis processor license can only hold one cultivator, processor and distributor license that allows for the distribution of their own products. They may not own or hold any interest in the cannabis retail license tier. Click below to learn more about how to get a grow license in NY.

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CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARY LICENSE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary license is permitted to buy cannabis products to licensed Adult-Use Cannabis Distributors and sell to the public in their Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary store. Click the button below to learn how to get a weed license in NY.

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CANNABIS DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Distributor license is permitted to buy, store, and sell cannabis products from Adult-Use Cannabis Processors, Co-operatives, Micro-businesses, or Registered Organizations with Dispensary (ROD) to a licensed Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary stores in the State of New York. At least 21 years of age; A U.S. citizen or permanent resident Reside in the state of New York Have a motorized vehicle Have no major felony convictions

CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGE

A cannabis consumption lounge is a legal, controlled environment where adults can consume cannabis products. Starting such a venture requires a thorough understanding of complex regulations, for which a consultant can be invaluable. They help refine your business plan, navigate local and national laws, assist with the application process, and ensure ongoing compliance after securing the license. Their expertise enables you to create a legally sound, operationally feasible, and successful lounge, helping you transform your vision into reality while reducing the burden of compliance and licensing issues. Their support is an essential asset in launching and maintaining your cannabis lounge business.

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CANNABIS ANALYTICAL TESTING LICENSE

The Cannabis Laboratory Analytical Testing license is needed for individuals and corporations who wish to possess cannabis and to alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis for testing purposes. Before applying, it’s important to determine if this license is needed, as the applicant may already be authorized to conduct analytical testing activities under the terms of an existing license (e.g., in-house testing for THC and CBD). Analytical testing may include but is not limited to testing for chemical and microbial contaminants, cannabinoid content, dissolution/disintegration, sterility, stability and pesticides, including assurance that requirements are being met by license holders bound by the cannabis mandatory testing requirements. Cannabis Laboratories will also require ISO17025 certification to apply!

Pre-License Services

CannDelta can help you determine the right location for your cannabis facility or your site. Popular services include: Site Suitability, Regulatory Due Diligence, Leases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Audits, Floor Plan Design and Site Layout, Process Flow, Physical Security, and more. All of these services are standard in our turn-key cannabis application packages for new applicants.

Get help with turn-key licensing cannabis application. CannDelta will assist you with obtaining permits and provide consulting support for all cannabis license types.

CannDelta writes customized SOPs, and will train your team on industry best-practices and regulations. This includes training for Quality Management Systems (QMS), Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) reports, regulatory audits, and cannabis security protocols.

We can create customized business plans to help forecast your company’s success and predict when you will receive a return on your investment. Our plans contain pitch decks & customized logos, branding, and a marketing plan.

LIcense application Types

A medical cannabis cultivator license allows for the holder to acquire, grow, cultivate, and harvest medical cannabis in an indoor, enclosed, locked, and secure area. The terms “cannabis cultivator”, “cultivator”, or “micro-cultivator” also have the same meaning.

Cannabis manufacturers and processors are responsible for converting raw cannabis plant material into a variety of products for the cannabis market. Some of the activities permitted for a cannabis manufacturer and processor may include:

  1. Extraction: This involves the use of solvents or other methods to extract cannabinoids and other compounds from the cannabis plant, which can then be used to create a wide range of products, including oils, tinctures, and concentrates.

  2. Infusion: This process involves adding cannabis extracts or oils to a variety of products, such as edibles, beverages, and topical products.

  3. Packaging and labeling: Cannabis manufacturers and processors are responsible for packaging and labeling their products in compliance with state and local regulations. This includes ensuring that all product labels are accurate and contain the required information.

  4. Testing: Cannabis manufacturers and processors are required to test their products for potency, purity, and safety before they can be sold to the public. This is to ensure that products are safe for consumers to use and meet the standards set by regulatory agencies.

 

A cannabis dispensary is permitted to sell cannabis products to customers who are of legal age, and may also be permitted to offer additional services such as educational resources, consultations with staff, and delivery services. However, it’s important to note that the activities allowed for a cannabis dispensary will be subject to local laws and regulations, and may also be subject to licensing requirements and other restrictions

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