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NJ S4449

NJ S4449
Prohibits use of coupons, price rebates, and price reductions in sales of cannabis items.


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Introduced
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the use of coupons, price reductions, and price rebates in connection with the sale of cannabis items. The bill defines cannabis items as any usable cannabis, cannabis product, cannabis extract, and any other cannabis resin. The prohibition under the bill does not apply to medical cannabis and the coupons or discounts for medical cannabis dispensed to or on behalf of a registered qualifying patient by a medical cannabis dispensary or clinical registrant. A violation of the prohibition established by the bill would be punishable by a civil penalty of not less than $250 for a first violation, not less than $500 for a second violation, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation, which is required to be paid into the treasury of the municipality in which the violation occurred. A cannabis dispensary found to have committed a violation would be subject to an additional administrative penalty or suspension of the retailer's license, and subject to revocation for a second or subsequent violation. The penalties imposed under the bill would be in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission for the violation of the "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act," and any of the regulations promulgated by the commission.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits Class 5 cannabis retailers from offering or accepting coupons, price reduction promotions, and price rebates when selling cannabis items to consumers at retail. Cannabis items are defined broadly as usable cannabis, cannabis products, cannabis extracts, and other cannabis resins, but specifically excludes medical cannabis. Violations will result in escalating civil penalties: $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations, with penalties paid to the municipal treasury. In addition to these fines, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission may suspend a retailer's license for first-time violations and can revoke the license for second or subsequent offenses. The bill explicitly allows medical cannabis dispensaries to continue offering discounts and coupons for medical cannabis patients. The penalties established by this bill are supplemental to any other penalties that may be imposed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission under existing cannabis regulations. The bill aims to prevent marketing tactics that could potentially make cannabis more attractive or affordable to consumers, particularly younger individuals, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 05/19/2025)

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