Complete guide to marijuana laws, dispensaries, and regulations in the Garden State
Recreational Legal Since
April 21, 2022
Legal Age
21+
Possession Limit
1 oz (28g)
Home Cultivation
Not Permitted
Adults 21 and older
Licensed dispensaries (234 statewide)
Not permitted for recreational users
Patients with qualifying conditions and a medical card
3 oz per month (can be increased by physician)
Required through NJ Medical Marijuana Program
Multiple dispensaries available
Multiple dispensaries available
Multiple dispensaries available
Prohibited in public spaces. Consumption allowed in private residences only.
Illegal and subject to DUI penalties. Never drive while impaired.
Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies.
Cannabis remains illegal on federal property regardless of state law.