Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering whether to establish a program that will allow individuals to voluntarily prohibit themselves from entering a dispensary and purchasing cannabis. Under the proposal, Senate Bill 3682, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission would be responsible for developing procedures for people who want to be included on the self-exclusion list and for creating a framework for retailers on how to remove said persons from targeted mailings and advertisings or promotions. Ryan Magee, a member of McCarter’s Cannabis Group, spoke with NJBIZ about the proposed bill and said “While responsible cannabis use, both medically and recreationally, is achievable by the vast majority of the population, cannabis use disorder still exists and this measure is a means of assisting patrons struggling with cannabis use to take control of their access to it.” Ryan added, “The Cannabis Regulatory Commission is uniquely situated to implement this type of program on its own volition. Is it necessary for us to require it via legislation?” he said, noting, “while this bill promotes noble policy worthy of further examination, the question is how urgent it is when compared to CRC’s existing policy and regulatory priorities.”
10.21.2024