New Jersey Opens Cannabis Lounge Applications to All Dispensaries

New Jersey Opens Cannabis Lounge Applications to All Dispensaries

As of July 2, any cannabis dispensary interested in opening a consumption area can apply for licensing from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. In January 2025 the state began taking applications from social equity businesses, and in stages expanded eligibility to other categories such as diversely owned dispensaries and microbusinesses. Now, any dispensary with a Class 5 retailer license or a medicinal permit can apply. Applications …

Despite New Jersey’s wealth and dense population, marijuana operators struggle to survive

Nearly five years after New Jersey voters signaled their desire for a robust marijuana marketplace, the state's cannabis ecosystem remains underdeveloped and underperforming. Despite New Jersey's wealth and dense population, marijuana operators struggle to survive is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs