Bill > S3945

This bill revises New Jersey restrictions on the sale, distribution, and manufacturing of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026, setting strict limits on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis) and outlining specific safety and compliance timelines. Beginning in April and May 2026, the legislation bans the sale of certain viable seeds, synthetic or out-of-plant manufactured cannabinoids, and intermediate hemp products exceeding a 0.3 percent THC concentration, while allowing authorized agricultural producers temporary allowances to transport processing materials until May 31, 2026. Furthermore, the bill prohibits online retail sales and vending machine distribution of intoxicating hemp beverages and any hemp-derived cannabinoid products, enforcing these rules with criminal marijuana penalties and escalating civil fines starting at $100 per violation. Finally, the measure establishes that any intoxicating hemp beverage sold after May 31, 2026, must be accompanied by an independent laboratory's certificate of analysis—verified by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and ISO 17025 accreditation—proving that the product contains no more than 5 milligrams of THC per serving and 10 milligrams per container, with a final prohibition deadline on broader intoxicating hemp beverage sales set for November 13, 2026.