Weed Delivery in New Jersey

New Jersey Weed Delivery

Only medical marijuana delivery is currently available in New Jersey. However, recreational marijuana delivery is expected to begin soon. New Jersey created a cannabis delivery license under its CREAMM Act, which would make recreational cannabis delivery possible. However, as of January 2024, no license has been issued to allow the legal delivery of recreational cannabis in the state.

Is Medical Marijuana Delivery Legal in New Jersey?

Medical marijuana delivery is legal in New Jersey in accordance with A20, also called Jake’s Law. Named after a patient who used medical cannabis to treat cancer, the law made changes to the existing New Jersey medical cannabis law – the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) by making a provision for the home delivery of medical cannabis, among other amendments.

Does New Jersey Allow Recreational Marijuana Delivery?

No, you cannot yet enjoy recreational marijuana delivery in New Jersey. While the state has outlined provisions for recreational marijuana delivery, it is currently not accepting applications for cannabis delivery licenses that would make adult-use marijuana delivery possible. However, that is expected to change in the near future.

Can You Order Weed Online in New Jersey?

You can order medical weed online and have the order delivered to your home if you purchase from a medical marijuana dispensary offering medical marijuana delivery to your area. However, if you order recreational marijuana, you must visit the store to pick up the order.

How Much Weed Can You Order for Delivery in New Jersey?

New Jersey allows medical marijuana patients to order up to 3 ounces of cannabis over a 30-day period. However, orders for terminally ill patients and those in hospice care are not capped. For recreational users, dispensaries are not allowed to sell beyond the following caps per transaction:

• 1 ounce of dried flower; or
• 4 grams of solid marijuana concentrates or 4 grams of liquid-form concentrates; or
• 4 grams of vaporized cannabis; or
• 1,000 milligrams of multiple ingestible marijuana-infused products, such as gummies

How Old Do You Have to Be to Use Weed Delivery Services in New Jersey?

If you are an authorized medical marijuana patient, you must be 18 or older to use a marijuana weed delivery service in New Jersey. If you are a minor, an authorized caregiver can help you order medical marijuana and take delivery of your purchases. When recreational marijuana delivery becomes available in the state, you must be 21 or older to use the service.

Who Can Provide Weed Delivery Service in New Jersey?

Currently, only Alternate Treatment Centers (ATCs) or medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to provide weed delivery services in New Jersey. Such businesses may employ delivery drivers or agents who use registered delivery vehicles to get medical marijuana to their customers. When recreational marijuana delivery becomes available, only cannabis delivery services may deliver recreational cannabis. The state defines a cannabis delivery service as a business or organization owned and controlled by a license holder with a Class 6 Cannabis Delivery license issued by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

How to Find a New Jersey Weed Delivery Service Near Me

To find a weed delivery service near you, search online using the term "marijuana delivery service near me" or “New Jersey marijuana delivery service.” The search results will show nearby ATCs offering weed delivery services in your area. You can also use the links provided on the New Jersey Office of Information Technology (NJOIT) website to access the web addresses of licensed dispensaries in the state. On these websites, you can find out which retailers offer marijuana delivery to customers.

Do You Need to Present Your ID to Receive Weed Delivery in New Jersey?

In order to accept the medical marijuana delivery, it is necessary to present a valid New Jersey medical marijuana card and identification to the delivery person. When recreational marijuana delivery becomes available, you must show the delivery service personnel a photographic ID confirming you are 21 or older. The ID may be a:

• United States passport
• Motor vehicle driver's license, whether issued by New Jersey or any other state, territory, or the District of Columbia
• An identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
• Any other ID card issued by a state or the Federal government bearing your picture, name, date of birth, and your physical description

Is Weed Delivery Available in All Cities in New Jersey?

Although New Jersey allows its municipalities to ban the establishment of cannabis dispensaries within their borders, deliveries can be made to any city in the state, even one that prohibits cannabis storefronts. However, not all medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey offer delivery services to all cities in the state. Hence, it is recommended that you check with specific retailers whether they offer cannabis delivery in your area.