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 Cannabis and the law in New Jersey
Under New Jersey law, it is illegal to drive under the influence of any intoxicating substance. This applies regardless of whether cannabis is used for recreational or medical purposes. If a driver is impaired while operating a vehicle, they can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
Cannabis impairment may cause:
- Slower reaction time: Drivers may take longer to respond to sudden changes on the road.
- Reduced coordination and motor control: THC can affect movement, balance, and physical control needed for steering and braking.
- Difficulty concentrating: Drivers may struggle to focus on multiple tasks at once, such as traffic signals, pedestrians, and other vehicles.
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Poor judgment and decision-making: Cannabis can alter perception and impair a driver’s ability to judge distance or speed.
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Altered perception: Depth perception and awareness of surroundings may be distorted.
Even when impairment feels mild, these changes can make driving dangerous.
Don't drive high!
 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 recordings on the Public Meetings page.
Cannabis business considerations
Approved applications for permit or license changes
- 9 ownership changes
- 1 site modification
Cannabis business applications
- Approved cannabis business applications
- 1 conditional-to-annual conversion
- 5 annual licenses
- 12 annual renewals for AU licenses and Medicinal permits (administrative extension)
Cases and petitions
- The Board voted to approve one (1) litigation matter, consistent with the discussion it had in prior executive sessions:
- (INV-74-25) Green Medicine
- The Board approved one (1) waiver request
- Notice of enforcement action
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(INV-33-2026) Culture Craft Cannabis Collective LLC
- Failure to adhere to the Adult Use regulations by storing cannabis product in an unsecure area
- The Board voted to impose a $2,000 fine
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