Is Delta 9 THC Legal in New Jersey?

Certain types of Delta 9 THC products are legal in New Jersey, including all our THC gummies and Delta 9 edibles.

Read on for the full scoop on the legality of Delta 9 THC in New Jersey.

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Personal THC consumption was legalized in New Jersey in 2019 which ended cannabis prohibition and replaced it with a system to tax and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and over. Following the Agricultural Act of 2018 ("2018 Farm Bill"), which legalized CBD and hemp production nationally by removing hemp and its derivatives (Cannabis sativa-L containing no more than 0.3% THC) from the Controlled Substances Act, New Jersey chose to legalize the production and sale of certain hemp-derived THC and CBD products.

Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession.

At the state-level the New Jersey Hemp Farming Act was signed into law by Governor Philip Murphy on August 9, 2019. On December 27, 2019, New Jersey was among the first three states to have its Hemp Program approved by the USDA. The Act gave the New Jersey Department of Agriculture the authority to permit farmers to grow industrial hemp in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry is responsible for inspecting hemp growing facilities and testing hemp varieties. The Recreational Cannabis Program as well as the Medical Marijuana Programs are being regulated by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

Marijuana is legal in New Jersey for both medical and recreational users, with some restrictions. Starting August, 2021, adults 21 and older may possess cannabis and purchase cannabis products in licensed stores.

While the words “cannabis” and “marijuana” are used interchangeably, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission has made a legal distinction between the two. Two sets of laws govern the sale, use, and possession of cannabis, which is the name New Jersey uses for the drug sold legally at state-approved dispensaries. The laws use the name marijuana for the drug when it is sold or obtained outside these stores.

In each transaction, dispensaries are allowed to sell up to the equivalent of 28.35 grams or 1 ounce of usable cannabis. That means up to:

• 28.35 grams (1 ounce) of dried flower, or
• 4 grams of solid cannabis concentrates or resin or the equivalent of 4 grams of concentrate in liquid form (solution in milliliters), or
• 4 grams of vaporized formulations (oil), or
• 1000 mg of multiple ingestible cannabis-infused products (10 100 mg packages) like gummies

Medical Marijuana in New Jersey

The term “medical marijuana” refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat a disease or symptom. Studies show that the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses or symptoms, and can assist patients suffering from serious medical conditions by alleviating pain and improving their quality of life.

While some states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, the issue is still being hotly debated in many others. As of 2019, a total of 41 states in the US have successfully legislated medical marijuana programs, with 19 states adopting recreational cannabis programs, and 23 states decriminalizing cannabis entirely.

On July 2, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (the “Act”) into law, enacting sweeping reforms to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program, which, until 2018, had only 15,000 patients. The law became effective upon signing.

The Act creates the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC’), outside of the New Jersey Department of Health, which is charged with developing, expanding, and regulating the medical cannabis industry in the state.1 The Act establishes three distinct permit types (medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries), replacing the previous framework which authorized only a single permit for “alternative treatment centers” that covered all three categories.

New Jersey’s Medicinal Cannabis Program (previously the Medicinal Marijuana Program) helps registered patients under the care of licensed medicinal practitioners safely access cannabis-based medicine from regulated and monitored facilities.

As part of medicinal treatment, patients receive cannabis orders from their doctor or other health care practitioner of up to 3 oz for every 30-day period. Cannabis orders are filled at one of the state-licensed Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) or dispensaries across New Jersey. Patients unable to travel to a dispensary may designate and register caregivers to make purchases on their behalf.

According to New Jersey state regulations:

• Patient possession limits: three ounces per month
• Qualified medical marijuana patients in New Jersey have the benefit of shopping at medical cannabis dispensaries
• Marijuana medical card-carrying out-of-state patients may legally bring their marijuana into NJ for up to six months.

Hemp Farming Act

Sec. 3 Definitions-Cannabis and Hemp

“Cannabis” means a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae of which Cannabis sativa is a species, and Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis are subspecies thereof. Cannabis refers to any form of the plant in which the Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration on a dry weight basis has not yet been determined.

“CBD” or “cannabidiol” is a phytocannabinoid found in cannabis, which does not produce psychoactive effects in users.

“Hemp” means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds of the plant and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, shall be considered agricultural commodities and not controlled substances.

“Hemp extract” means the oil chemically extracted from hemp’s aerial plant part, such as seeds, stalks, or flowers, using chemical processes, containing a natural blend of phytocannabinoids, and includes cannabidiol, or “CBD” oil.

“Hemp producer” means a person or business entity authorized by the department to cultivate, handle, or process hemp in the State.

“Hemp product” means a finished product with a Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent that is derived from or made by processing a hemp plant or plant part and prepared in a form available for commercial sale. The term includes cosmetics, personal care products, food intended for human or animal consumption, cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, paint, paper, particleboard, plastics, and any product containing one or more hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol. Hemp products shall not be considered controlled substances.

Sec. 4—Hemp Producer

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary, it is lawful for a hemp producer or its agent to cultivate, handle, or process hemp or hemp products in the State. Nothing in P.L.

1. It is unlawful for a person or entity that is not a hemp producer or an agent of a hemp producer to cultivate, handle, or process living hemp plants or viable seeds, leaf materials, or floral materials derived from hemp. A person or entity that is not a hemp producer or an agent of a hemp producer, but who cultivates, handles, or processes living hemp plants or viable seeds, leaf materials, or floral materials derived from hemp, shall be subject to the same penalties as those related to marijuana.

According to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp and hemp-derived products are legal in all states from a federal perspective. However, it’s worth noting that hemp is defined as cannabis having a maximum of 0.3% Delta 9 THC.

While some states have purposefully made hemp-derived products, like Delta 8 THC, illegal, others like New Jersey allow cannabis and derived products regardless of THC content.

FAQ on Delta 9 New Jersey Legality

Are Delta 9 gummies legal in New Jersey?

Yes, Delta 9 gummies are legal in New Jersey. You can buy Delta 9 gummies online or in-store without any restrictions.

All our Delta 9 gummies are legal for you to buy in New Jersey. Shop now!

What is stronger, Delta 9 or Delta-8?

Generally, Delta 9 THC is stronger than Delta 8 THC. According to a recent study, the effects of Delta 8 are much milder, with participants comparing this compound to ‘Delta 9’s younger sibling’. Due to their milder effects, Delta 8 gummies are a great choice for people new to products containing hemp.

How strong is Delta-9 THC?

The strength of Delta 9 and its effect on a person depends on 2 factors:

1. The dose of Delta 9 taken
2. How accustomed the consumer is to taking Delta 9 THC

Additionally, the following factors also influence how Delta 9 affects the person taking it:

• What is the consumption method? Some THC substances travel through the lungs and become accessible more quickly (like vaping or smoking). Some products must be digested (like edibles, gummies, oils, or capsules). These various forms may influence how long it takes to affect your brain and how powerful Delta 9 will affect you. Some forms of consumption have a quick and intense impact, while others have a longer, constant, and less obvious psychoactive effect.
• What is the quality of the Delta 9 used? Is it pure? Is it saturated with chemicals or other substances? What percentage of Delta 9 THC is consumed? Higher levels have far greater impacts.
• How often is the product used? If you take Delta 9 THC and other cannabinoids on a daily basis, they will remain in your system and influence how responsive you are to new inputs of Delta 9.

Is Delta 8 THC legal in New Jersey?

Yes, Delta 8 THC products are allowed in New Jersey under state law, according to New Jersey Assembly Bill 5322, which was passed in 2019. This bill makes it legal to consume, possess, sell, distribute, buy, and produce hemp and hemp-derived Delta-8 without penalty or punishment.

Delta-8 products are available in New Jersey both online and in physical stores.

CBD produced from hemp is legal and widely accessible throughout the state. Delta-10 and other THC-0, HHC isomers are allowed as well.

Buy our New Jersey-legal Delta 8 gummies today!

Is Delta-9 legal in all 50 states?

In December 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, federally legalizing hemp, defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of the psychoactive compound Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis), from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

These products are now legal in 48 states which essentially follow the Farm Bill when it comes to Delta-9 legalization. Idaho and Kansas are the only two states where hemp Delta 9 is explicitly banned.

What states can you get Delta-9?

Although the baseline law for legality of Delta 9 products is the 2018 Farm Bill, which most states simply transcribe into their state laws, some states have taken different approaches. Some states keep hemp Delta 9 as legal, others restrict Delta 9 through regulation or outright banning it.

Hemp-derived Delta 9 products are legal in 48 states, plus Puerto Rico and D.C., with these states essentially following the Farm Bill when it comes to Delta-9

Hemp-derived CBD products are legal in Kansas but only if they contain 0% Delta-9 THC.

Idaho and Kansas are the only two states where hemp Delta-9 is explicitly banned.

You can buy nama CBD Delta 9 products legally in the following states:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• New Jersey
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts 
• Michigan
• Minnesota 
• Mississippi  
• Missouri  
• Montana 
• Nebraska 
• Nevada 
• New Hampshire  
• New Jersey 
• New Mexico 
• New York  
• North Carolina 
• North Dakota
• Ohio  
• Oklahoma
• Oregon 
• Pennsylvania 
• Rhode Island 
• South Carolina 
• South Dakota 
• Tennessee 
• Texas 
• Utah 
• Vermont 
• Virginia
• Washington 
• West Virginia 
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Is Delta 9 an indica or sativa?

Delta 9 itself is neither an indica or a sativa, but it can come from either of the two main strain types of the cannabis plant: Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. These cannabis plants produce different effects, as indica strains contain more CBD, leading to a more relaxing high. Unlike hemp-derived Delta 9, cannabis-derived Delta 9 THC is not federally legal.

Do Delta 9 Gummies show up on a drug test?

Yes, even if you consume legal Delta 9 Gummies, you may fail a drug test. If you only took Delta 9 once, it will likely be cleared from your urine in four days or less. If you have taken it habitually, it can take a month or more to clear your system for a drug test.

Can I fly with Delta 9 gummies?

Yes, you can fly to and from 49 US states with hemp-derived Delta 9 gummies that contain less than 0.3% of THC, except Idaho. If you are traveling abroad, the legality status of hemp products in your destination country will dictate whether you can fly with Delta 9. Remember, hemp is a controlled substance in many countries, and even fully illegal in some.

Where to buy Delta 9 in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, you can buy Delta 9 products from nama CBD. Shop now!

Avoid purchasing hemp Delta 9 THC products from any unauthorized merchant, including strangers on the internet, on social media outlets, or forums. The risk of purchasing a fake product is significantly high. Furthermore, businesses that sell hemp-infused items must be registered with the state.

Is Delta-10 legal in New Jersey?

Yes, Delta 10 THC is legal in New Jersey in certain forms.

The legality status of Delta 10 in New Jersey is subject to change, so it’s important to stay informed and understand the law around industrial hemp and its byproducts if you plan on consuming Delta 10 THC, or any other THC product.

Is THC-O legal in New Jersey?

THC-O is currently legal in New Jersey. Although it is federally legal, THC-O is not legal in all US states, and many have revoked its legal status in recent years due to its potency. If you consume THC-O in New Jersey, keep track of any changes to hemp industry laws that may jeopardize its legality status.

Is Delta 9 federally legal?

The Farm Bill that was passed in 2018 made it legal in the United States to grow and sell hemp-derived products that contain 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC by dry weight. This law applies to all states in the US, plus Puerto Rico and D.C.

However, some states have additional restrictions on Delta-9 THC, and California is the only state with general restrictions on hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. These restrictions involve testing requirements and packaging restrictions.

Despite these restrictions, hemp Delta 9 products are still legal in 49 states, making them widely available to consumers across the country.

Does Delta 9 show up on drug tests?

Yes, Delta 9 will show up on a drug test, as will all other forms of THC. If you know you’re going to be drug tested, stop taking products with THC about a month or so before the test, even if the product in question is fully legal.