Establishes timeline for municipal application review and requires municipalities to notify Cannabis Regulatory Commission when permitting cannabis businesses to operate in municipality.
This bill requires New Jersey municipalities with local cannabis business licensing requirements to review applications within 90 days. It also mandates that municipalities notify the Cannabis Regulatory Commission when enacting ordinances permitting or prohibiting specific cannabis business types (e.g., retail stores, distributors), including the business class and any numerical limits. The law applies to all municipalities regulating cannabis through local ordinances and ensures transparency in regulatory decisions. This standardizes application timelines and provides the Commission with timely information on local cannabis business approvals or restrictions.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Reported and Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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