S2542
IntroducedNJReinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
New Jersey · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Jan 13, 2026
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A New Jersey bill that would reinstate criminal penalties for underage possession and consumption of cannabis and alcohol as a disorderly persons offense; introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reinstating penalties for underage cannabis possession could increase enforcement activity and affect retail compliance obligations around age verification.
What
A New Jersey bill that would reinstate criminal penalties for underage possession and consumption of cannabis and alcohol as a disorderly persons offense; introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Who
retailers
Why
Reinstating penalties for underage cannabis possession could increase enforcement activity and affect retail compliance obligations around age verification.
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