N.J. will allow consumption lounges for legal weed, but there will be rules. Lots of them.

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People 21 and older have been allowed to buy weed from licensed dispensaries in New Jersey since April. But they are not legally permitted to consume it in public like patrons in a bar or restaurant may order and down a cocktail.

Cannabis consumers can expect the rules to change this year, however, as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has drafted rules that will allow the opening of consumption areas lounge-like settings that are attached to dispensaries where weed is sold. Keep up with the latest on legal weed in New Jersey. Add your email here.