New Jersey residents have the legal right to use, possess, and even sell cannabis products. The New Jersey cannabis laws are very clear on what you can and cannot do, but that doesn’t mean you are fully aware of what those rights are. Let us help you. We’ve broken down some of the most important resources to guide you in the use of cannabis products for medicinal and recreational use.
Legal and State Resources
The following resources can help you to know your rights to cannabis use as well as the state’s rules on what you can and cannot use. We encourage you to stay up to date on these. In New Jersey, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission manages and oversees the industry. They are responsible for answering questions as well as providing insight into the safe use and sales of cannabis products. Here are some resources from their website that could help you.
Safe and Responsible Consumption
Read about the Safe and Responsible Consumption of Cannabis in New Jersey. This includes when and how to use it under the state’s guidelines. You will also learn a great deal about its impact on health and well-being.
Recreational Cannabis Overview
Using cannabis is a right, but it is critical that you know your legal requirements for doing so. You can read more about them on the Recreational Cannabis Overview website.
Workplace and DUI Laws
It is critical to know your rights under the state’s laws and to know how to operate equipment safely. There are specific limitations to using these products in the workplace and behind the wheel. Learn more about the Workplace and DUI Laws page.
Cannabis Related Laws
You can read the full breakdown of these at the Cannabis Related Laws site. We also offer some details about the simple facts you may want to know:
- Purchase: Anyone over the age of 21 in the state of New Jersey can purchase cannabis products.
- Where to buy: You can purchase cannabis products at licensed cannabis dispensaries.
- How to sell: You can sell up to the equivalent of 28.35 grams or 1 ounce of usable cannabis.
- How much you can have on you: Those who are over the age of 21 are allowed to have up to 6 ounces of cannabis and cannabis products in their possession at one time.
- Taxes on cannabis: The state requires that a sales tax of 6.625% be applied plus a social equity excise fee of 1/3 of 1% on all sales of cannabis products.
- Where you can use: You can smoke in private places.
General Information and FAQs
It is very common to have questions. Most of them are answered here by the state on the Cannabis Laws website for the state itself.
Reports
For more information on how cannabis sales occur, where sales tax goes, and other details about cannabis use in the state, read the Reports page.
Health Research
Stay up to date on the current status of research on the use of cannabis by exploring the state’s Health Research page.
General Info from Enlighten Dispensary
To provide you with some of the information you need, we offer these resources:
- Cannabis Pricing Guide: Find out what factors play a role in the pricing of cannabis products with us.
- Choosing the Right Cannabis Strain: Cannabis strain selection can be complex with so many options available. Here is some information to help you choose.
- FAQs: Everyone has questions about our services, products, and company. You can find answers to those questions on this page.
- Deals and Discounts: Did you know you may be able to reduce your costs on your next purchase? Find out more about our current offerings at our deals page.
- Rewards: We appreciate our clients and reward them for being loyal members. Find out how by reading through our Rewards program.
- About Us: When you want to learn everything you can about Enlighten Dispensary, including what we do and why we do it, we encourage you to check out our about page.
For those who are ready to try out some new products and find out more about how the use of cannabis can change their lives, we encourage you to reach out to Enlighten Dispensary. While these resources are helpful and meant to guide you, our team is always available to provide you with individualized insight and data to help you make the best choices for any cannabis purchase you make. Contact us at any time.