New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Hemp Regulation Bill Amid Cannabis Industry Growth
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved a bill that mandates the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to oversee and regulate intoxicating hemp products, mainly Delta-8 THC.
This legislation, labeled S 3235, addresses concerns over the sale and consumption of high-THC hemp products by defining and restricting their distribution.
Legislative Details and Impact
The bill was introduced by Democrats, State Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz and Paul Moriarity. It stipulates that hemp products with more than 0.5 milligrams of THC per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package can only be sold in licensed dispensaries. This measure also enforces a THC limit of 0.3 percent on a dry-weight basis for hemp products. The legislation aims to regulate all THC variants, including Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10.
The goal is to ensure that these products are controlled …