It is the purpose of this chapter to implement the provisions
of P.L. 2021, c. 16, 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.
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.