New Jersey marijuana regulators have filed proposed rules to allow for cannabis consumption areas where adults 21 and older could use marijuana on-site.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) says it “expects the new cannabis consumption area rules to have a beneficial social impact by advancing social equity, while allowing persons 21 years of age and older another venue to safely enjoy the personal use of cannabis.”
If implemented following a 60-day public comment period that runs through March 18, individual municipalities would be authorized to adopt ordinances allowing consumption areas, which would need to be attached to licensed retailers.
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Businesses couldn’t sell food or drinks at the facilities, but people would be allowed to bring their own food or order delivery. Medical cannabis patients could bring marijuana products purchased from different dispensaries.
The consumption areas could be either indoors or outdoors. Licensing fees for microbusiness retailers wanting to add consumption
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