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P.L.2026, Chapter13 — hemp and medical cannabis amendments
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2026-05-29 · approved
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2026-05-29 · effective
Section7: the amending Act takes effect immediately; this does not erase distinct provision schedules
2026-05-31 · effective
Section2b(1) container-form schedule for specified intoxicating hemp beverages; not general permission
2026-11-13 · transition end
Section4 amended11a: named licence classes may sell untilNovember13, after which stated penalties/prohibitions apply; boundary inclusivity/exceptions not resolved
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CHAPTER 13
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Approved May 29, 2026.
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7. This act shall take effect immediately.
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On or after May 31, 2026, an intoxicating hemp beverage
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may sell intoxicating hemp beverages until November 13, 2026, after which date
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4. Section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5) is amended to read as follows:
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3. Section 31 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-45) is amended to read as follows:
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