New Jersey A3219 prohibits cannabis retailers from operating within 200 feet of schools or places of worship.

New Jersey A3219 amends existing law to prohibit cannabis retailers from operating within 200 feet of schools or places of worship. The bill defines "school" as any public or private school and "place of worship" as a building used for public or private worship by a religious sect or denomination. Existing cannabis retailers who were issued a license and received municipal approval before the bill's enactment are exempt for five years. The intent is to align cannabis retailers with liquor stores and bars, which also cannot be located near schools or places of worship.

New Jersey A3219 prohibits cannabis retailers from operating within 200 feet of schools or places of worship.

New Jersey A3219 amends existing law to prohibit cannabis retailers from operating within 200 feet of schools or places of worship. The bill defines "school" as any public or private school and "place of worship" as a building used for public or private worship by a religious sect or denomination. Existing cannabis retailers who were issued a license and received municipal approval before the bill's enactment are exempt for five years. The intent is to align cannabis retailers with liquor stores and bars, which also cannot be located near schools or places of worship.