The Department of Health today proposed readopting the medical marijuana rules (N.J.A.C. 8:64), with amendments. The rules establish standards by which the Department implements the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. This proposal follows the Department’s recommended regulatory actions in response to Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #6, which charged the Department with reviewing all aspects of the program to expand access and eliminate bureaucratic barriers.
“These rules reflect the important, progressive changes asked of us by Governor Phil Murphy just days after taking office. They will expand access to marijuana therapy responsibly, and to thousands more patients who need it,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said.