|
|
The holidays are a time for food, fun, laughter, and connecting with the people who make life sweeter. And as more adults in New Jersey choose to enjoy, or gift, legal cannabis during the season, the NJ-CRC has launched its second safe-use campaign, S.M.A.R.T., to help keep celebrations (relatively) stress-free. S.M.A.R.T. is an easy way to remember the basics of responsible cannabis use, especially when travel is constant, roads are chaotic, homes are busy, and curious little ones are wandering.
|
|
As we close out the year, I want to thank you for staying connected to the Commission's work. Whether you’re a patient, a parent, a business owner, a journalist, a public partner, a regulator, or simply a resident seeking clear information, your involvement fosters community trust, which is vital to our success.
Our focus remains steady: supporting a safe and well-regulated marketplace, protecting public health, and providing trustworthy guidance for all New Jerseyans—whether you use cannabis or you don’t. You can stay involved by visiting our website, attending public meetings, or subscribing to updates to learn more and share your input.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and time with the people who matter most, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
|
|
 Public meeting updates
The NJ-CRC Board voted to approve and/or deny the below items. If you want to obtain specifics, you can access the meeting slides and recording on .
In the coming days, you also will see other documents related to the December 17, 2025, public meeting on our and pages.
Public notices and publications
- The Board voted to waive N.J.A.C. 17:30-3.4(c) and keep the 2026 Social Equity Excise Fee ( at $2.50 for calendar year 2026, and to rescind the Commission's prior waiver of N.J.A.C. 17:30-3.4(d), pursuant to Resolution 2025-10-01-01.
- The Board voted to approve certification of sufficient cannabis testing.
Cannabis business considerations
- Approved applications for permit of license changes
- 2 business conversion
- 1 change in capacity, physical plant, or premises
- 13 Ownership changes
Cannabis business applications
- Approved cannabis business applications
- 7 conditional-to-annual conversions
- 10 annual licenses
- 2 expanded ATC certifications
- 41 annual adult-use license renewals
- 84 annual medicinal permit renewals
Cases and petitions
- Approved 5 determinations of rehabilitation: 4 ATC employees and 1 adult-use employee
- Denied 4 waiver requests
Notices of enforcement action
-
(INV-89-2025) Hashery
- Failure to adhere to the statute and the Adult Use regulations by verifying the ages of attendees during an on-site event, which included on-site consumption, and having an unapproved recreational vehicle that displayed the business's name on the premises
- The Board voted to impose a $1,000 fine
-
(INV-111-2025) Bud It Up
- Failure to adhere to the Adult Use regulations and provide reliable evidence that at least 71.6% of the audience for the advertisement of its cannabis business was 21 years of age of older, as well as operating as a retail food establishment
- The Board voted to impose a $500 fine for N.J.A.C. 17:30-17.2(a) and $1,000 fine N.J.A.C. 17:30-9.5(b)
-
(INV-122-2025) Zen Leaf Mount Holly
- Failure to adhere to the Adult Use regulations to enter its dispensary without personnel following age verification processes
- The Board voted to impose a $1,000 fine for N.J.A.C. 17:30-4.3(a) and a $1,000 fine 17:30-14.3(c)
-
(INV-124-2025) High Rollers Dispensary
- Failure to adhere to the Adult Use regulations by selling and serving beverages (mocktails, bottled water, coffee, and beverages dispensed from a soda gun) to consumers at its consumption lounge
- The Board voted to impose a $2,500 fine for N.J.A.C. 17:30-11.12(a)(1) and $1,000 for 17:30-11.3(e)
-
(INV-128-2025) CannaBoy Treehouse
- Failure to adhere to the statute and the Adult Use regulations by permitting cannabis items to be available for sampling by customers at no charge
- The Board voted to impose a $500 fine
-
(INV-141-2025) The Social Leaf
- Failure to adhere to the Adult Use regulations and provide reliable evidence that at least 71.6 of the audience for the advertisement of its cannabis business was 21 years of age or older
- The Board voted to impose a $500 fine
 Social Equity update
As of December 17, 2025, a total of 397 businesses have been licensed to operate under the CREAMM Act. The majority of these, accounting for 68.5%, are classified as Class 5 retailers. Among the licensed businesses, 41% are recognized as impact zone businesses, 12% are led by individuals with previous marijuana convictions, 29% are microbusinesses, 16% are social equity businesses, and 70% are Diversely-owned.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) unveiled the Social Equity Scorecard, a framework for equity accountability aimed at adult-use cannabis businesses and Adult-Use Cannabis Taxation (ATC) operations that have been active for over two years, with optional participation for newer businesses.
This “five-leaf” recognition system features five tiers designed to turn equity commitments into measurable outcomes, promote reinvestment in communities harmed by cannabis prohibition, and provide clear information for consumers. The Scorecard will launch in the first quarter of 2026, along with a dedicated webpage and supporting resources
Meeting slides are currently on the website and reports will be added shortly. A recording of the meeting may be found on YouTube.
|
|
|
|
|
