Prohibits location and operation of cannabis retailers near schools or places of worship.

New Jersey's A2701 prohibits cannabis retailers from operating within 200 feet of any school or place of worship. It defines "school" as any public or private school under state law and "place of worship" as a building seating over 50 people used regularly for religious services by a registered nonprofit. Existing retailers that already secured municipal approval and made significant investments to open near these locations are grandfathered for five years. The law directly affects cannabis retail businesses seeking new licenses or renewals, requiring compliance with this buffer zone requirement.