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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in New Jersey for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2021; sales began April 2022).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in New Jersey for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2021; sales began April 2022). It is regulated by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

Source: nj.gov → · Updated July 13, 2026

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