New Jersey Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Both medical and adult-use (recreational) cannabis are legal in New Jersey. The medical marijuana program was established in 2010, and adult-use cannabis was legalized in 2021.

Medical Marijuana Card Process

Step 1

Obtain a certification from a registered healthcare practitioner.

Medical Eligibility & Consultation Options

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain
  • Crohn's disease
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Seizure disorder
  • Terminal illness
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • New Jersey allows telemedicine for medical cannabis consultations, including for initial certifications and renewals.

Step 2

Register with the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program.

Step 3

Pay the application fee and submit required documentation.

Patient Registration & Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid New Jersey driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Healthcare practitioner certification
  • Application fee ($100 for standard fee, $20 for reduced fee as of 2024)
  • Visit the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program website
  • Complete the online application
  • Upload required documents, including practitioner certification
  • Pay the application fee
  • Await approval (processing time varies)
  • Obtain a new certification from a registered healthcare practitioner
  • Submit a renewal application online
  • Pay the renewal fee ($100 standard, $20 reduced as of 2024)
  • Renew every two years

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