Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! For your convenience and to save time, you may browse our full product assortment, place an order and pick up your items at the dispensary. Just click "Shop Medical" above to get started.
Online orders are optional and not required. Our staff is happy to help guide you through a walk-in purchase with in-store menus.
Being a registered patient in the Medicinal Marijuana Program does not mean that you do not have to comply with your employer’s drug testing policies. You should be familiar with your employer’s policies on drug testing and know how it applies to you. Questions about employer policies should be directed to your human resources department.
The Department notes that smoking medicinal marijuana falls within the definition of “smoking” as set forth in the Smoke Free Air Act at N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57, and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Smoke Free Air Act.
Patients may not,
- Operate, navigate, or be in control of any vehicle, aircraft, railroad train, or stationary heavy equipment vessel while under the influence of marijuana.
Patients may not smoke medicinal marijuana,
- On a school bus or public form of transportation.
- In a private vehicle unless the vehicle is not in operation.
- On any school grounds, in any correctional facility, at any public park or beach, at any recreation center.
- Any area pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13.
If your current health care practitioner is not registered with the MMP, speak with them about registering with the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Health care practitioners must be registered with the program in order to authorize your eligibility. A list of health care practitioners is available on our website, nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana. Under the ‘Patient’ tab, select the option that says ‘Find a Doctor’. This will assist the patient in locating a health care practitioner in their area.
Yes. The fee for patients and caregivers is $100 each. Patients and caregivers who are senior citizens, military veterans, or who qualify for the below listed state and federal assistance programs will be eligible to pay a fee of $20 each. The registration period is valid for 2 years.
- NJ Medicaid Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
- NJ Temporary Disability Insurance benefits (TDI)
- Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI)
- Social Security Disability Benefits (SSD)
- Review examples of sample documents.
No.
A physician must certify that a patient has an approved debilitating medical condition to participate in the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Approved debilitating medical conditions include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Glaucoma
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
- Intractable skeletal spasticity
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
- Terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live
- Tourette Syndrome
Patients may purchase through Curb Side Pickup using our online ordering platform. Patients will reserve their product and select a 30-minute window to arrive at the dispensary to complete their order through Curb Side Pickup. Upon arrival, patients are required to check in to inform the attendant they have arrived for their order. An attendant will visit their vehicle to complete the transaction.
If patients require Curb Side Pickup but have no appointment times available, please reach out to us directly. We will always accommodate our patient’s needs to offer a safe and comfortable transaction during these times.---Any visitor seeking entry to this facility MUST wear a mask or face covering UNLESS fully vaccinated. While not required, we would appreciate fully vaccinated visitors wearing a mask or face covering out of respect for others. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but please know that your health and well-being is our top priority.
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No. Currently we may dispense to NJMMP Card Holders only. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with changes to New Jersey laws and our daily operations.
Of course! Reach out to us at 609-277-7547 and a counselor will happily assist you with the first steps of your cannabis journey.
Yes, qualifying out-of-state patients can purchase medical cannabis from a New Jersey ATC, but only if they have registered with our state’s cannabis program and have also received their NJ Patient Card. Please contact the New Jersey state’s cannabis program directly for more information on this.
No, patients are welcome to visit our facilities during operating hours on a walk-in basis.
Yes! Patients are welcome to visit all ATCs in New Jersey. Please review each dispensary’s operating hours and procedures before visiting.
Allotments may be viewed here, by selecting “View Authorization Period” on the left-hand menu.
The first step is receiving a recommendation from your physician. A list of all registered physicians can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana/patients/find-doctor/