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New Jersey To Open Cannabis Lounge Applications In Coming Months

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
March 5, 2025
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New Jersey is taking a bold step in expanding its cannabis industry by allowing consumption lounges for the first time. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications on January 2, 2025, for businesses interested in operating these designated spaces where customers can legally consume cannabis products. This milestone comes as New Jersey’s legal cannabis market surpasses $1 billion in sales, marking a period of rapid growth and regulatory evolution.

Until now, legal cannabis use in New Jersey has been limited to private residences, with public consumption strictly prohibited. The introduction of consumption lounges will provide cannabis users with safe, legal spaces to enjoy their purchases while creating new revenue opportunities for dispensary owners.

The CRC has outlined a phased application process for licensing consumption lounges:

  • January 2, 2025 – Social equity businesses, including those owned by individuals impacted by past cannabis convictions or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, were the first eligible to apply.
  • April 2, 2025 – The next phase opens applications to microbusinesses and diversely owned dispensaries, such as those led by minorities, women, and disabled veterans.
  • July 2, 2025 – All other licensed cannabis retailers can apply for lounge permits.

There is no statewide limit on the number of lounges, but each dispensary can operate only one. Additionally, all applications require municipal approval before moving forward, ensuring local governments play a critical role in determining lounge locations.

The introduction of cannabis lounges has been met with enthusiasm from both business owners and consumers eager for social consumption options. Industry leaders see these lounges as key to expanding the market, offering cannabis-friendly environments similar to bars or cigar lounges.

However, strict regulations remain in place. The CRC prohibits the sale of food, alcohol, and tobacco inside lounges, though patrons can bring their own non-alcoholic beverages. Lounges must also meet ventilation and security standards in compliance with New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act.

As the cannabis industry evolves, stakeholders will gather at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: New Jersey event on March 4, 2025, in Somerset. The event will feature discussions on regulatory enforcement, investment trends, and how consumption lounges could reshape the market. Speakers include New Jersey CRC chair Dianna Houenou and acting executive director Christopher Riggs, among other industry experts.

With 2025 shaping up to be a transformative year, New Jersey’s cannabis market is poised for further expansion. The introduction of consumption lounges represents a new era for the industry, offering businesses fresh opportunities and consumers a more social and regulated way to enjoy legal cannabis.

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