# Is cannabis legal in New Jersey? > Allowed. Licensed adult-use dispensaries statewide, regulated by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. Source page: https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey Verified: 2026-09-17 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: New Jersey. Published by 420.camp — quote with attribution and a link (https://420.camp/license). ## Facts - **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-22 - **Legal status:** Allowed. Licensed adult-use dispensaries statewide, regulated by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. - **Can tourists buy:** Allowed with conditions. In jurisdictions with a functioning adult-use market, tourists can generally buy recreational cannabis if they are 21+ and present a valid government-issued ID or passport. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: United States. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Machine conditions:** Can tourists buy: state_market_launched_required eq true - **Overview of United States (not a local permission):** Legal adult-use retail exists only in the states and territories that have actually launched a recreational market, not nationwide. In those jurisdictions tourists can usually buy at a licensed dispensary from age 21 with a valid government-issued ID or passport. Cannabis remains federally controlled, so you may not transport product across state lines or international borders. - **Context source reviewed:** 2026-08-30 (United States; inherited context) - **Medical access:** Medical use only. Medical access uses a patient registration programme with clinician certification. Check eligibility, registration and dispensary requirements before buying medical cannabis. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. - **Possession limit:** Allowed with conditions. Adults 21+ may possess up to 6 oz of cannabis and cannabis products. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Public consumption:** Prohibited. Public consumption is generally prohibited; use in private spaces or at licensed dispensary consumption areas. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **On-site consumption:** Allowed with conditions. Licensed consumption lounges / on-site consumption venues are permitted in this state; availability varies by locality. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: New Jersey. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Minimum age:** 21+ (purchase, tourist access, possession, on-site consumption) - **Important restrictions:** Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately. Only available in states/territories where licensed adult-use dispensaries actually operate. Never carry cannabis across state or international borders. ## Venues in New Jersey 420.camp lists 164 cannabis venues in New Jersey: 164 dispensaries. 157 show opening hours, 156 list a phone number, 158 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. Full list: https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey ## Cities in New Jersey - [Jersey City](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/jersey-city.md) — 18 venues - [Atlantic City](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/atlantic-city.md) — 15 venues - [Newark](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/newark.md) — 13 venues - [Elizabeth](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/elizabeth.md) — 7 venues - [Camden](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/camden.md) — 5 venues - [Hoboken](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/hoboken.md) — 5 venues - [Bloomfield](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/bloomfield.md) — 4 venues - [Egg Harbor Township](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/egg-harbor-township.md) — 4 venues - [Williamstown](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/williamstown.md) — 4 venues - [Absecon](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/absecon.md) — 3 venues - [Belleville](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/belleville-us.md) — 3 venues - [Lambertville](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/lambertville.md) — 3 venues - [Maplewood](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/maplewood.md) — 3 venues - [Mt Laurel Township](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/mt-laurel-township.md) — 3 venues - [North Bergen](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/north-bergen.md) — 3 venues - [West Orange](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/west-orange.md) — 3 venues - [Bridgeton](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/bridgeton.md) — 2 venues - [Brooklawn](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/brooklawn.md) — 2 venues - [East Orange](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/east-orange.md) — 2 venues - [Fort Lee](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/fort-lee.md) — 2 venues - [Glassboro](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/glassboro.md) — 2 venues - [Hackettstown](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/hackettstown.md) — 2 venues - [Harrison](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/harrison.md) — 2 venues - [Irvington](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/irvington.md) — 2 venues - [Phillipsburg](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/phillipsburg.md) — 2 venues - [Somerset](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/somerset.md) — 2 venues - [Union](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/union.md) — 2 venues - [Woodbury](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/woodbury.md) — 2 venues - [Atco](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/atco.md) — 1 venues - [Bellmawr](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/new-jersey/bellmawr.md) — 1 venues ## Sources - [United States legal reference](https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/cannabis-overview) - [New Jersey — medical access — official guidance](https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/medicinalcannabis/patient-registration/) - [United States — medical access — official guidance](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd) - [New Jersey CRC: recreational cannabis](https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/adult-personal/) Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/united-states/new-jersey