It is the purpose of this chapter to implement the provisions of P.L. 2021, c. 16,[1] which authorizes the governing body of a municipality to adopt ordinances imposing local regulation and licensing, and taxation on cannabis establishments, and regulating the consumption of cannabis in public areas.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 24:6I-31 et seq.
The regulations of this chapter are subject to the enabling authority of the State of New Jersey and are subject to compliance with all statutes and/or regulations adopted by the State of New Jersey or its instrumentalities, including the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. If any provision of this chapter is inconsistent with state statutes and/or regulations, the state statutes and/or regulations shall prevail.