Yes, New Jersey voted to legalize recreational marijuana on November 3, 2020. However, the state still has to create regulations that will allow legal sales of recreational marijuana. State Senator Nicholas Scutari is intent on introducing a bill that would let New Jersey's nine current medical marijuana dispensaries sell their overstock to recreational customers.
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The state of New Jersey charges a $100 fee to take part in their medical marijuana program.
New Jersey has discounts available for qualifying patients and caregivers who are senior citizens and/or military veterans. You can also be eligible for certain state and federal assistance programs and only be responsible for paying a $20 fee instead of $100. This eligibility lasts for two years. Some examples of the eligible programs include:
If you do not have a New Jersey state ID, you must be able to prove your identity as well as residency in the state. Some form of ID whether it's out-of-state, a passport, or another photo ID, in combination with a document that shows proof of residency like a utility bill or bank statement, are the only way to override this requirement.
If you have not received your recommendation form within 30 days, we will process a full refund for you! All you need to do is contact us via email at support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request”. Provide us with a short summary of your issue and we will make it our personal mission to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your NuggMD experience and service. It is important to note that once we refund you, it is our responsibility to officially cancel your medical certificate with the state. This means your certificate will not be available for legal use at any dispensary in New Jersey. It will take 3-5 business days for your refund to be fully processed and the funds to appear in your original account of transaction. For any questions or concerns during this process, do not hesitate to reach out to the NuggMD support team!
The qualification process is completed by your certified physician. Your physician will be able to confirm with you if your condition qualifies as an approved debilitating medical condition. Approved debilitating medical conditions for the New Jersey medical marijuana program include:
Opioid use disorder has been qualified as a singular, debilitating medical condition for the New Jersey medical marijuana program as of January 2019. The one catch is that the patient is required to show proof that they are receiving medication-assisted therapy (MAT). If you are an opioid use disorder patient, you can qualify for a medical marijuana in New Jersey with proof of debilitating symptoms or as a supplement to your MAT treatment regimen.
Yes it is! Do not hesitate to contact customer service if you are experiencing difficulties successfully completing your registration via your mobile device.
Yes. For qualifying patients, the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (A20) makes edibles legal and available for use in New Jersey.
No. If you are a New Jersey medical marijuana cardholder, that does not legally allow you to grow cannabis plants in your home or on any property. Only prescribed use and purchasing is allotted to you.
As of currently, no, New Jersey does not have or allow for direct home delivery of medical marijuana supplies. However, the state department is actively working to provide that option in the future.
If you are a legal guardian for a qualified minor medical marijuana patient in New Jersey, you do not have to pay the state application fee. For minor patients, the required fee is $100, but if you as a guardian are already qualified for a discounted fee, your minor will automatically qualify for that same discount. There may be up to two officially registered guardians for one minor patient.
When it comes to your current physician, you can speak with them about becoming certified to practice with the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Only physicians or health care providers that are registered with the MMP can authorize your approval in the program.
To find an official list of of MMP certified physicians, you can visit this page on the New Jersey government website: nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana.
To navigate to the practitioner list, find the ‘Patient’ tab, and click the option that says ‘Find a Doctor’. You will then be able to locate a certified MMP physician in your area. You can also use the NuggMD website to find your practitioner. Visit NuggMD.com/New-Jersey to view all the NuggMD doctors that are fully licensed in New Jersey with the state’s MMJ program and provide the service you are looking for.
As of now, no, this is not legal or allowed. However, it may be a possibility in the future; but this is dependent on a new commission.
Yes. If you are a qualified patient, you are able to register with up to two caregivers in the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program. This means your caregiver can fulfill your medical marijuana prescription from a selected Alternative Treatment Center or dispensary. If you are only being driven to the dispensary or center but are able to pick up your prescription inside yourself, then it is not necessary to go through the process of signing on a caregiver.
Currently, medicinal marijuana is not covered under Medicaid or any insurance/health plans in New Jersey.
The State Department of New Jersey considers smoking medical marijuana falls under the definition of “smoking” (Smoke Free Air Act at N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57) and hence is not an exception under the Smoke Free Air Act.
The Department notes that smoking medicinal marijuana falls within the definition of "smoking" as set forth in the Smoke Free Air Act at N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57, and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Smoke Free Air Act.
This means that patients are not legally allowed to:
Times when it is illegal for a patient to smoke marijuana:
In New Jersey dispensaries and alternative treatment centers, medical marijuana can be distributed in ¼ or ⅛ ounce packages. While your certified MMJ practitioner will professionally recommend and prescribe the best dosage for your unique case, New Jersey law permits a 3 ounce possession within a 30 day period. An exception comes into play if the patient is determined to be terminally ill; in that case, the patient may be in possession of an unlimited amount of medicinal marijuana.
Your employer is allowed to set their own drug testing policy regardless of New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. This means that being a registered medical marijuana patient in New Jersey does not automatically exclude you from complying with your employer’s drug testing policies. Instead, it is your responsibility to be aware of your employer’s drug testing policies and understand how it affects your current situation as an MMJ patient. Any questions pertaining to your employer’s drug policy should be discussed with your human resources department.
There are state registered medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey where you can purchase and fulfill your medical marijuana prescription. On the New Jersey government website, using this link you can find a list of operating alternative treatment centers.
Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.