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NJ S3151
NJ S3151Permits Governor to authorize interstate commercial cannabis activity in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits the Governor to enter into interstate agreements authorizing medicinal or personal-use commercial cannabis activity, or both, between entities licensed in states in which cannabis is licensed. Any interstate agreement is required to prohibit the commercial transportation of cannabis by any other means other than what is established in the agreement and also prohibit the transportation of cannabis through any state which does not authorize that transportation of cannabis. Any foreign licensee is required to obtain a license from this State and any proper authorization from a local jurisdiction prior to engaging in commercial cannabis activity. Once the agreement is established, a State licensee is permitted to engage in commercial cannabis activity with a foreign licensee, i.e., the holder of a commercial cannabis license issued under the laws of another state. In order for the agreement to become effective, the bill requires that one of the following occur: (1) federal law is amended to allow for the interstate transfer of cannabis or cannabis products between authorized commercial cannabis businesses; (2) federal law is enacted that specifically prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to prevent the interstate transfer of cannabis or cannabis products between authorized commercial cannabis businesses; (3) the United States Department of Justice issues an opinion or memorandum allowing or tolerating the interstate transfer of cannabis products between authorized commercial cannabis businesses; or (4) the Attorney General issues a written opinion that implementation of agreements entered into pursuant to the provisions of this bill will not result in significant legal risk to this State based on review of federal judicial decisions and administrative action. Prior to making any agreement, the Governor is required to submit the proposed agreement to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee which will have 60 days to review the proposed agreement. The committee may submit a recommendation to the Governor upon agreement of the majority of the members. The proposed agreement also is required to be posted on the Governor's and Cannabis Regulatory Commission's internet websites for public comment for a period of 30 days.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Governor to enter into agreements with other states to permit commercial cannabis activity, for either medicinal or personal use, between businesses licensed in those states and businesses licensed in this state. These agreements must prohibit transporting cannabis in ways not specified in the agreement and prevent transportation through states that do not allow it. Any out-of-state business wanting to operate in this state must obtain a state license and local authorization. Before any agreement is finalized, the Governor must submit it to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee for a 60-day review and also post it online for 30 days of public comment. Crucially, these agreements will only become effective if federal law changes to allow interstate cannabis transfers, federal funds are prohibited from preventing such transfers, the U.S. Department of Justice issues a favorable opinion, or the State Attorney General determines there's no significant legal risk to the state. The bill also amends existing law to require reports on these interstate agreements, including their terms, implementation by state agencies, and their impact on the state's cannabis industry.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3151 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3151_I1.HTM |
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