New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 3945 — Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.

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Summary

Hemp products/intoxicating hemp beverages-revise restrict through November 2026

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment introduces a change in the deadline for certain regulations related to hemp-derived cannabinoid products, shifting it from November 13, 2026, to May 31, 2026. Additionally, it clarifies that a hemp producer or their agent authorized by the Department of Agriculture may possess or transport an intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product with a THC concentration exceeding 0.3 percent under specific conditions. This adjustment affects how producers can manage hemp products during processing and the timeline for compliance with new regulations.

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2026, c.007 (S3945 1R)     P.L.
2026, c.007 (S3945 1R) CHAPTER 7   An Act concerning hemp and intoxicating hemp beverages, and amending P.L.2025, c.215.
2026, CHAPTER 7, approved March 30, 2026 Senate, No.
3945 (First Reprint)   An Act concerning hemp and intoxicating hemp beverages, and amending P.L.2025, c.215.
Section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f) is amended to read as follows:
 Section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f) is amended to read as follows:
  C.2C:35-10f  Prohibited business actions, cannabis, hemp-derived products, cannabinoids.
a.
 a.
On or after April 13, 2026, or unless otherwise authorized by law, it shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any of the following:
 On or after April 13, 2026, or unless otherwise authorized by law, it shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any of the following:
     (2) any intermediate hemp-derived product containing:
     (2)  any intermediate hemp-derived product containing:
     (a) cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (a)  cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (b) cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (b)  cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (3) any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product that is marketed or sold as a final product or directly to an end consumer for personal or household use;
     (3)  any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product that is marketed or sold as a final product or directly to an end consumer for personal or household use;
     (4) any final hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing:
     (4)  any final hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing:
     (a) cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (a)  cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (b) cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (b)  cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
or      (c) cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
or      (c)  cannabinoids that are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L.
     (d) greater than 0.4 milligrams combined total per container of total tetrahydrocannabinol, including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, with any other cannabinoids that have similar effects or are marketed to have similar effects on humans or animals as tetrahydrocannabinol, as determined by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services;
     (d)  greater than 0.4 milligrams combined total per container of total tetrahydrocannabinol, including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, with any other cannabinoids that have similar effects or are marketed to have similar effects on humans or animals as tetrahydrocannabinol, as determined by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services;
or      (5) any cannabinoid product marketed, labeled, or represented as hemp that exceeds the federally defined THC level for hemp.
or      (5)  any cannabinoid product marketed, labeled, or represented as hemp that exceeds the federally defined THC level for hemp.
     Notwithstanding the above, until 1[November 13,] May 31,1 2026, a 1[licensed]1 hemp producer 1or its agent as authorized by the Department of Agriculture to cultivate, handle, or process hemp or hemp-derived cannabinoid products, pursuant to the “New Jersey Hemp Farming Act,” P.L.2019, c.238 (C.4:28-6 et al.), which are subject to the department’s statutory or regulatory authority, established under that act,1  may possess or transport an intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product with a THC concentration exceeding 0.3 percent, provided that:
     Notwithstanding the above, until  May 31, 2026, a  hemp producer or its agent as authorized by the Department of Agriculture to cultivate, handle, or process hemp or hemp-derived cannabinoid products, pursuant to the “New Jersey Hemp Farming Act,” P.L.2019, c.238 (C.4:28-6 et al.), which are subject to the department’s statutory or regulatory authority, established under that act, may possess or transport an intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product with a THC concentration exceeding 0.3 percent, provided that:
(1) such material is undergoing processing and 1at this stage of processing is1 not intended 1[for direct consumer use] to be used or consumed by a human or animal1 ;
(1) such material is undergoing processing and at this stage of processing is not intended  to be used or consumed by a human or animal;
(2) the material is handled 1[under] and transported in accordance with any applicable1 regulations 1[set] promulgated1 by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission 1that establish standards1 for safety and security;
(2) the material is handled and transported in accordance with any applicable regulations  promulgated by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission that establish standards for safety and security;
and (3) any final hemp-derived cannabinoid product processed therefrom and distributed or sold does not exceed the 1[legal] allowable1 THC 1[limits set forth herein] levels for hemp established by P.L.2025, c.2151.
and (3) any final hemp-derived cannabinoid product processed therefrom and distributed or sold does not exceed the allowable THC  levels for hemp established by P.L.2025, c.215.
     b.
     b.    It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any intoxicating hemp beverage or any hemp-derived cannabinoid product through online retail sale.
It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any intoxicating hemp beverage or any hemp-derived cannabinoid product through online retail sale.
     c.     It shall be unlawful to dispense, distribute, sell, or offer for sale any intoxicating hemp beverage from a vending machine.  In addition to the penalties established pursuant to this section and N.J.S.2C:35-5, a person who violates this subsection shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $100 for each container of any such beverage.  The penalty prescribed by this section shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
     c.
It shall be unlawful to dispense, distribute, sell, or offer for sale any intoxicating hemp beverage from a vending machine.  In addition to the penalties established pursuant to this section and N.J.S.2C:35-5, a person who violates this subsection shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $100 for each container of any such beverage.  The penalty prescribed by this section shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
(1) The sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any substance or product in violation of this section shall be subject to the same criminal penalties established for marijuana pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-5.
 (1)  The sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any substance or product in violation of this section shall be subject to the same criminal penalties established for marijuana pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-5.
     (2) In addition to the penalties established pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-5, a person who sells, offers for sale, or distributes any substance or product in violation of subsection a.
     (2)  In addition to the penalties established pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-5, a person who sells, offers for sale, or distributes any substance or product in violation of subsection a.
     (3) The sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any substance or product in violation of this section shall be subject to the enforcement provisions and remedies set forth in section 9 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10i).
     (3)  The sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any substance or product in violation of this section shall be subject to the enforcement provisions and remedies set forth in section 9 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10i).
     The imposition of any fine or other remedy under P.L.2025, c.215 1(C.2C:35-10f et al.)1 shall not preclude prosecution for a violation of the criminal laws of this State.
     The imposition of any fine or other remedy under P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f et al.) shall not preclude prosecution for a violation of the criminal laws of this State.
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P.L.2025, c.215, s.8)        1[2.
Section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.6) is amended to read as follows:
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(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215, the holder of any valid and unrevoked plenary wholesale license or plenary retail distribution license, as such terms are defined in R.S.33:1-11 and R.S.33:1-12, may sell intoxicating hemp beverages until November 13, 2026;
after which date, the holder shall be subject to the penalties and prohibitions established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215.
     (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215, a person or entity that is licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission in accordance with P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.) may sell intoxicating hemp beverages until November 13, 2026, after which date, the person or entity shall be subject to the penalties and prohibitions established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215.
     b.    (1) (a) [Any intoxicating hemp beverage distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this State pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a.
of this section shall be stored or displayed in a place that is not accessible to customers without the assistance of an employee of the establishment.] (Deleted by amendment, P.L.     , c.     ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)      (b) [Notwithstanding subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, intoxicating] Intoxicating hemp beverages sold, distributed, or offered for sale pursuant to [subparagraph] paragraph (1) of subsection a.
of this section may be stored or displayed in a place accessible to customers and may be accessed without the assistance of an employee of the establishment only if:
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     (i) the establishment posts conspicuous notice at the place of storage or display indicating to customers that the products are intoxicating hemp beverage beverages and may only be purchased by a person 21 years of age or older;
     (ii) the establishment actively monitors the place of storage or display;
     (iii) an employee of the establishment confirms at the point of sale that the customer is 21 years of age or older and understands that they are purchasing an intoxicating hemp beverage;
and      (iv) the establishment complies with any other requirements as may be established by rule by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in consultation with the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
     (c) Intoxicating hemp beverages sold, distributed, or offered for sale pursuant to subsection a.
of this section that contain more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container with a serving size of 10 milligrams or more of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving shall, as manufactured, feature resealable packaging.
     c.     (1) The provisions of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall apply to the sale or distribution of intoxicating hemp beverages by any person or entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes;
     (2) Nothing contained in P.L.2025, c.215 shall be construed to preclude the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control from exercising the authority to enforce the rules and regulations governing activities taken by licensees on licensed premises or from taking disciplinary action against a licensee under Title 33 of the Revised Statutes based upon a determination by the division that the licensee committed a violation of P.L.2025, c.215.
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P.L.2025, c.215, s.11)]1        12.
  C.2C:35-10g  Sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, certificate of analysis.
a.
 a.
(1) Except as provided in section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5), on or after April 13, 2026, any person or entity that sells, offers for sale, or distributes an intoxicating hemp beverage shall be subject to the penalties established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f).
 (1) Except as provided in section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5), on or after April 13, 2026, any person or entity that sells, offers for sale, or distributes an intoxicating hemp beverage shall be subject to the penalties established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f).
     b.    (1) On or after [April 13] May 31, 2026, an intoxicating hemp beverage sold, offered for sale, or distributed in accordance with section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5) may not contain more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or not more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container.
     b.
     (2) A certificate of analysis prepared by a laboratory that meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall accompany the sale or distribution of any intoxicating hemp beverage sold or distributed on or after [April 13] May 31, 2026 and shall certify that the product contains no more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or no more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container.
 (1)  On or after May 31, 2026, an intoxicating hemp beverage sold, offered for sale, or distributed in accordance with section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5) may not contain more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or not more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container.
     (3) The certificate of analysis required pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be prepared by an independent testing laboratory that complies with the testing established by the commission, provided that such laboratory shall be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States Department of Justice and ISO 17025 accredited for all analytes required by the commission.
     (2)  A certificate of analysis prepared by a laboratory that meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall accompany the sale or distribution of any intoxicating hemp beverage sold or distributed on or after May 31, 2026 and shall certify that the product contains no more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or no more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container.
     (3)  The certificate of analysis required pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be prepared by an independent testing laboratory that complies with the testing established by the commission, provided that such laboratory shall be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States Department of Justice and ISO 17025 accredited for all analytes required by the commission.
of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 for each container.  The penalty prescribed by this section shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).1 (cf:
P.L.2025, c.215, s.12)        1[3.
Section 12 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10g) is amended to read as follows:
      12.
a.
(1) Except as provided in section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215, on or after April 13, 2026, any person or entity that sells, offers for sale, or distributes an intoxicating hemp beverage shall be subject to the penalties established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215.
      (2) On or after November 13, 2026, the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of an intoxicating hemp beverage by any person or entity shall be subject to the penalties established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215.
      b.   (1) On or after April 13, 2026, an intoxicating hemp beverage sold, offered for sale, or distributed in accordance with sections 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 [may not contain more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or not more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container] shall be limited to a maximum container size of milliliters in volume.
      (2) A certificate of analysis prepared by a laboratory that meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall accompany the sale or distribution of any intoxicating hemp beverage sold or distributed on or after April 13, 2026 and shall certify [that the product contains no more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or no more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container] the amounts of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving and total tetrahydrocannabinol per container.
      (3) The certificate of analysis required pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be prepared by an independent testing laboratory that complies with the testing established by the commission, provided that such laboratory shall be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States Department of Justice and ISO 17025 accredited for all analytes required by the commission.
     c.     The sale of an intoxicating hemp beverage without a certificate of analysis or in excess of the [milligram] container volume limitations established in [paragraph (2) of] subsection b.
(cf:
       3.    This act shall take effect immediately.
P.L.2025, c.215, s.12)]1        1[4.] 3.1 This act shall take effect immediately.
       Approved March 30, 2026.
                                            Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.
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Floor vote

Passed 56 Yea · 10 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 51005
Republican 41008
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 5610014
% of votes cast 70%13%0%18%
How each member voted (80)
Member Party Vote
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Not Voting
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Bagolie, Rosaura Democrat Not Voting
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Bhalla, Ravi S. Democrat Yea
Brennan, Katie Democrat Yea
Calabrese, Clinton Democrat Yea
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Collazos-Gill, Alixon Democrat Yea
Coughlin, Craig J. Democrat Yea
Danielsen, Joe Democrat Yea
DeAngelo, Wayne P. Democrat Yea
Drulis, Mitchelle Democrat Yea
Egan, Kevin P. Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Greenwald, Louis D. Democrat Yea
Haider, Shama A. Democrat Yea
Hutchison, Dan Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Not Voting
Karabinchak, Robert J. Democrat Yea
Katz, Andrea Democrat Yea
Kearney, Vincent M. Democrat Yea
Kennedy, James J. Democrat Yea
Lopez, Yvonne Democrat Yea
Macurdy, Andrew Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Yea
Miller, Cody D. Democrat Yea
Moen Jr., William F. Democrat Yea
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Not Voting
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Onyema, Chigozie U. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Not Voting
Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Quijano, Annette Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Ed Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Rowan, Maureen Democrat Yea
Sampson IV, William B. Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Simmons, Heather Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Speight, Shanique Democrat Yea
Stanley, Sterley S. Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Not Voting
Tucker, Cleopatra G. Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Yea
Wainstein, Larry Democrat Yea
Walker, Jerry Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Nay
Barlas, Al Republican Nay
Bergen, Brian Republican Yea
Clifton, Robert D. Republican Yea
DePhillips, Christopher P. Republican Not Voting
DiMaio, John Republican Nay
Dunn, Aura K. Republican Not Voting
Fantasia, Dawn Republican Not Voting
Flynn, Victoria A. Republican Nay
Guardian, Donald A. Republican Yea
Inganamort, Michael Republican Nay
Kanitra, Paul Republican Not Voting
Kean, Sean T. Republican Nay
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Yea
McGuckin, Gregory P. Republican Nay
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Not Voting
Peterson, Erik Republican Nay
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Not Voting
Sauickie, Alex Republican Not Voting
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Nay
Simonsen, Erik K. Republican Not Voting
Webber, Jay Republican Nay

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Committee vote — SJU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 3001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Not Voting

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What does S 3945 do?
Hemp products/intoxicating hemp beverages-revise restrict through November 2026
Who sponsors S 3945?
S 3945 is sponsored by Karabinchak, Robert J., Carter, Linda S., Miller, Cody D., Sarlo, Paul A. (Democrat), and Scutari, Nicholas P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3945?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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