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New Jersey

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Sep 7, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
—
2026 year to date
Retail
383
open licenses
Cultivation
93
open licenses
Manufacturing
95
open licenses
Labs
9
open licenses
Pending
—
applications

Regulation timeline

Jul 31, 2026
Verano sues over New Jersey cannabis labor peace law
via Law360
Jul 30, 2026
Cannabis Trade Association releases guide for New Jersey towns
via Heady NJ
Jul 28, 2026
Montville Township committee moves to extend cannabis business ban
via TAPinto
Jun 5, 2026
NJ Appellate Division recognizes private right of action under CREAMMA
via Littler Mendelson P.C.
May 13, 2026
Fired officers over cannabis use remain sidelined despite court reinstatement ruling
via New Jersey Monitor

Store tracker

openings · closures · ownership changes
EventDevelopmentDate
OpeningOTG Weed licensed as new delivery operator in New JerseySep 2
ClosingVault Dispensary Millville, The license no longer active in New JerseySep 1
OpeningVault Dispensary NJ, The receives new retail license in New JerseySep 1
ClosingGW Leaf Dispensary license no longer active in New JerseyAug 21
OpeningIndoor Treez receives new retail license in New JerseyAug 21
OpeningXena NJ licensed as new cannabis operator in New JerseyAug 19

Enforcement

TypeActionDate
CrimeNew Jersey city shuts down 8 illegal smoke shops, seizes 225 pounds of marijuanaAug 5
CrimeNJ governor silent on state police cannabis home gardener arrestAug 3
CrimeWestampton man's illegal 'SpeedWeed' marijuana delivery service faces chargesJul 23
CrimeTwo New Jersey men arrested with $3.3 million in marijuana and vape cartridgesJul 13
FineNJ alleges doctor approved medical cannabis for minors in violation of lawMay 13

New Jersey cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in New Jersey?

383 retail locations are currently listed on New Jersey's official license roster (refreshed Sep 7, 2026). The state also lists 93 cultivation and 95 manufacturing licenses.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.