New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers passed New Jersey Assembly Bill 5322 in August, which established licensing standards for producing and processing industrial hemp. After the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill at the end of the year, several states rushed to legalize hemp production, including New Jersey, which was one of a few that began doing so after the 2014 Farm Bill distinguished between industrial hemp and marijuana.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has launched the state's first legal hemp program, which includes rules for growing, processing, and distributing hemp. The goal of the program is to offer licenses to cultivate, process, and distribute hemp in accordance with the NJ Hemp Farming Act and the 2018 Farm Bill.
Hemp-derived CBD is legal in New Jersey in all kinds of products, including cosmetics, personal items, and food. NJ A5322 empowers the state's health department to regulate CBD under certain circumstances. Hemp must be tested for THC levels and any hemp that has a THC concentration greater than .3 percent must be reported to the producer and USDA, and may have to be retested if necessary.

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1. Brief info

  •       Is CBD Legal in New Jersey?
 The products that contain less than 0.3% THC are federally legal in New Jersey.
  •       Who Can Buy CBD in New Jersey? 
Individuals at the age of 18 or over.
  •       Who Can Grow CBD Products in New Jersey?
People that have a license issued by the government.
  •       Who is protected from criminal offenses regarding CBD use?
The ones who didn’t exceed the dosage and possession limits of CBD
  • More in-depth information about the state regulations and laws
 

2. New Jersey CBD laws

New Jersey lawmakers passed New Jersey Assembly Bill 5322 in August, which established licensing standards for producing and processing industrial hemp. After the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill at the end of the year, several states rushed to legalize hemp production, including New Jersey, which was one of a few that began doing so after the 2014 Farm Bill distinguished between industrial hemp and marijuana. In November 2018, New Jersey enacted NJ A1330, which follows the same criteria as the federal government and calls for industrial hemp to have less than.3 percent THC by weight. In April 2019, it was replaced by NJ A5322, which established a pilot program that required industrial hemp to have less than .3 percent THC by weight and authorized its production under certain conditions. The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the list of Schedule I drugs and relaxed restrictions on its cultivation, processing, and sale. The new legislation completely legalized all forms of hemp and its by-products as long as they were produced in accordance with state laws and had less than 0.3 percent THC content. Growers and processors must be licensed, and anyone who grows hemp without permission will face the same penalties as those who cultivate marijuana illegally. A five-year ban from growing hemp would occur if growers or processors were convicted of three violations within five years. Individuals who seek to illegally avoid the law will be referred to state and federal law enforcement agencies. CBD products, including those made from industrial hemp, may be sent across state lines as long as the hemp used to make them was cultivated in a lawful manner according on A5322 of NJ. Individuals may still cultivate hemp in New Jersey under NJ A5322, which specifies that people can do so if USDA doesn't approve the state's plan. Hemp-derived CBD is legal in New Jersey in all kinds of products, including cosmetics, personal items, and food. NJ A5322 empowers the state's health department to regulate CBD under certain circumstances. Hemp must be tested for THC levels and any hemp that has a THC concentration greater than .3 percent must be reported to the producer and USDA, and may have to be retested if necessary.

Licensing Requirements

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has launched the state's first legal hemp program, which includes rules for growing, processing, and distributing hemp. The goal of the program is to offer licenses to cultivate, process, and distribute hemp in accordance with the NJ Hemp Farming Act and the 2018 Farm Bill. The program determines a fee schedule based on whether the hemp grower, processor, or handler will be producing, processing, or handling hemp. To grow hemp in accordance with the New Jersey Hemp Farming Act, a farmer must first acquire a permit from the NJDA as a "hemp producer" under the NJ Hemp Program. The term "hemp producer" is defined in the Act as "a person or business entity that has been granted permission by the [NJDA] to cultivate, handle, or process hemp." Anyone who is not a hemp producer or an agent of a hemp producer and engages in the cultivation, handling, or processing of hemp will be subject to similar punishments as those related to marijuana.

Where to Buy CBD Products Legally In New Jersey?

CBD products are now available in New Jersey, according to health food stores and smaller businesses. CBD goods may be found in shops throughout the state. The USPS has verified that lawful CBD items may be sent by mail, so purchasing online is another alternative.

Medical Cannabis in New Jersey

The following are examples of severe medical conditions that qualify for New Jersey's medical marijuana program:
  • Anxiety
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Cancer
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Chronic Pain
  • Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Intractable skeletal spasticity
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Migraine
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Positive status for HIV and Acquired
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • PTSD
  • Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  • Terminal illness with a prognosis of fewer than 12 months to live
  • Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
  • Tourette Syndrome
 

Steps to Receive a Medical Marijuana Card in New Jersey  

Step 1: Book an Appointment

Visit a certified physician and get a document confirming your condition, and that treatment with cannabis is appropriate. 

Step 2: Application

Fill in the online application and wait for approval. 

Step 3: Pay your Fees

After the approval process is complete, you will have to pay the $100 general fee for your MMJ card. 

Step 4: Receive the Card 

Receive your card after 7-10 business days. 

New Jersey  CBD possession limits

There are no restrictions on how much hemp-derived CBD you can have in New Jersey. When it comes to medical marijuana, the possession limit for medical cannabis in New Jersey is 2 ounces, or 56.7 grams, of marijuana product every 30 days.

3. Notes

  1. Geoffrey William Guy; Brian Anthony Whittle; Philip Robson (2004). The Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Pharmaceutical Press. pp. 74–. ISBN 978-0-85369-517-2.
  2. Bloomsbury Publishing (2010). Dictionary of Medical Terms. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 139