New Jersey regulators have announced that they’ve awarded the state’s first four marijuana consumption lounge endorsements in another “milestone” for its cannabis program.
After going through three application rounds—starting with social equity applicants, then diversely owned businesses and finally opening it to all licensees—the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) said on Tuesday that it’s now granted four initial consumption lounge endorsements.
“This is a major milestone in New Jersey’s cannabis industry. These designated spaces provide consumers with safe and legal options for cannabis consumption,” NJ-CRC Chairwoman Dianna Houenou said in a press release.
“Whether individuals cannot consume cannabis inside their homes or simply wish to consume cannabis legally and responsibly, these areas provide a practical solution,” she said. “We are proud to support this next phase of safe-use infrastructure in our state.”
At the meeting on Monday at which NJ-CRC approved the endorsements, the chair called the action “a long time coming.”
The four approved businesses—High Rollers Dispensary, SunnyTien Dispensary, Gynsyng and URB’N Dispensary—come from the application pool from the diversely owned licensee category.
“Approved consumption area endorsement holders are expected to uphold rigorous standards to ensure that consumption areas remain secure, well-managed, and compliant with state law,” the
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