N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-7.8 - Conditional cannabis business conversion application

(a) The conversion application shall include the following substantive requirements:

1. All information required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-7.3, including any updates;

2. For each proposed location of a license applicant's cannabis business premises or administrative office, a description of the proposed location and its surrounding area, including the following:

i. The mailing and physical address of the license applicant's proposed location;

ii. A description of the suitability or advantages of the proposed location; and

iii. A site plan of the proposed location, including a floor plan, which may optionally include renderings, architectural plans, or engineering plans;

3. For each proposed location of a license applicant's cannabis business premises, evidence of compliance with local codes and ordinances including, but not limited to:

i. The distance from the closest church, synagogue, temple, or other place used exclusively for religious worship; or

ii. The distance to the closest school, playground, park, or child daycare facility;

4. Zoning approval, which shall consist of a letter or affidavit from appropriate officials of the municipality that the location will conform to municipal zoning requirements allowing for activities related to the operations of the proposed cannabis business, as will be conducted at the proposed business, and any variances granted concerning the operation of a cannabis business;

5. Proof of local support, which shall be demonstrated by a resolution adopted by the municipality's governing body, or where the municipality has no governing body, a written letter of support from the municipality's executive;

6. For each proposed location of a license applicant's cannabis business premises, documentation demonstrating that the license applicant will have final control of the premises upon approval of the application, including, but not limited to, a lease agreement, contract for sale, title, deed, or similar documentation;

7. An environmental impact plan, which includes consideration of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic packaging;

8. A safety and security plan that conforms with N.J.A.C. 17:30-9.10;

9. A community impact or social responsibility plan;

10. A workforce development and job creation plan, which includes an optional diversity plan;

11. Standard operating procedures for:

i. Adverse event reporting;

ii. Quality assurance and quality control;

iii. Recall of cannabis items, as needed or directed;

iv. Packaging and labeling;

v. Inventory control, storage, diversion prevention;

vi. Recordkeeping;

vii. Waste disposal/sanitation;

viii. Cultivation, manufacturing, retail sale, delivery, and secure transport, as applicable, based on the class of license sought;

ix. Accounting and tax compliance; and

x. The reporting of test results, as applicable, based on the class of license sought;

12. An attestation signed by a bona fide labor organization stating that the license applicant has entered into a labor peace agreement with such bona fide labor organization.

i. A conditional license holder operating as a microbusiness is exempted from this requirement;

13. For a social equity business, diversely owned business, or impact zone business, evidence the license applicant is still in compliance with the requirements of the designations; and

14. Any other application requirement established by the Commission pursuant to the notice of acceptance of application published in the New Jersey Register pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-6.1.

(b) The conversion application shall include the annual license qualification submissions required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-7.10(d).

(c) A conditional cannabis business conversion applicant shall provide the Commission with a complete disclosure that includes all true parties of interest.

1. The license applicant or license holder shall not attempt to conceal or disguise ownership or other control over its operations in its submissions, and such an attempt shall be grounds for denial of an application.

(d) Application materials submitted to the Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-36 and this section shall not be considered public records pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., or the common law concerning access to government records.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-7.8

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1583(a), effective 8/19/2021 Amended by 55 N.J.R. 402(a), effective 3/6/2023