New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4287 — Criminalizes certain sales of marijuana and vapor products.

Last action — REF SBA

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill criminalizes certain sales of marijuana and flavored vapor products.

The bill makes it illegal to sell marijuana and flavored vapor products without proper licensing, imposing fines and penalties for violations. It specifically targets unlicensed sellers and sets fines based on the quantity sold.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the marijuana or vapor industry should be aware of potential legal ramifications for selling unlicensed products.
  • Consumers: Consumers could find fewer options available in the market as sellers comply with strict licensing requirements.
  • Small Business: This means small businesses selling marijuana or vapor products may face criminal charges and heavy fines if unlicensed.

Summary

Marijuana and vapor products-criminalizes certain sales

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 15, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 54:40B-2; N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.3; N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.8; N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.9.

  • N.J.S.A. 54:40B-2

    "Limited vapor product retailer" means a retail business engaged in this State in the business of selling any vapor product at retail but does not include a retail business that sells container e-liquid; "Vapor product" means any electronic smoking device or any other device that may be used to deliver any aerosolized or vaporized substance to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, vape pen, or e-hookah. "Vapor product" includes any component, part, or accessory of the device, and also includes any substance that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, regardless of whether the substance contains nicotine. "Vapor product" does not include container e-liquid or any drug, device, or combination product approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration pursuant to the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," 21 U.S.C. s.301 et seq.

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.3

    , → (1) (2) After the effective date of P.L. , c. (C. )(pending before the Legislature as this bill), vapor products shall not be sold at retail in the State except by a licensed vapor business or a licensed limited vapor product retailer. A licensed vapor product business shall not be required to be licensed as a limited vapor product retailer in order to sell vapor products at retail in the State. and limited vapor product retailer licenses , vapor products, or both, or if a limited vapor product retailer sells or intends to sell vapor products, or a limited vapor product retailer license or vapor products, or both, or vapor products or vapor products

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.8

    or vapor products or a limited vapor product retailer or vapor product or vapor product or vapor product or vapor product

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 54:40B-3.9

    or limited vapor product retailer or limited vapor product retailer

    amended

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SJU

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4287 do?
Marijuana and vapor products-criminalizes certain sales
Who sponsors S 4287?
S 4287 is sponsored by Scutari, Nicholas P. (Democrat) and Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4287?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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