{"id":877,"date":"2020-05-28T12:14:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T16:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/cannabis\/?p=877"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:25:27","slug":"cannabis-nj-department-of-health-issues-2-new-dispensary-permits-bringing-the-total-number-of-dispensaries-in-nj-to-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/cannabis\/2020\/05\/28\/cannabis-nj-department-of-health-issues-2-new-dispensary-permits-bringing-the-total-number-of-dispensaries-in-nj-to-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis: NJ Department of Health issues 2 New Dispensary Permits bringing the total number of Dispensaries in NJ to 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Earlier this week, the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) issued permits allowing Zen Leaf Elizabeth<\/strong> (Verano NJ) in Elizabeth and Columbia Care<\/strong> in Vineland to begin dispensing medical marijuana.

These 2 new operations bring the total number of operating dispensaries in the state to 11. Zen Leaf Elizabeth is scheduled to open Friday, May 29 and Columbia Care will likely open in early June.

The 9 other ATCs currently dispensing medical marijuana include Greenleaf Compassion Center of Montclair, The Botanist (Compassionate Care Foundation) of Egg Harbor and Atlantic City, Garden State Dispensary of Woodbridge and Union Township, Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center of Cranbury, Curaleaf NJ, Inc. in Bellmawr, Harmony Dispensary in Secaucus and Rise in Paterson.

In March, the DOH issued several waivers to improve ATC operations<\/strong> during the COVID-19 pandemic. These included waivers that allowed for curbside pick-up, telephonic consultations (instead of in-person), volume-based discounts and reduced caregiver fees.

Participation in the medical program continues to grow. According to the DOH, there are currently over 77,000 patients, 3,000 caregivers and 1,100 physicians<\/strong> enrolled.
Patients and caregivers can visit the Division of Medicinal Marijuana’s website if they choose to change their preferred ATC.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/medicalmarijuana\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The change can also be made by calling the Customer Service Unit of the Division at 844-419-9712 and does not require changing ID cards.

Patients can refer to the FAQ section of the DOH\u2019s website for additional information. http:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/medicalmarijuana\/pat_faqs.shtml<\/a>\/\u00a0 Active physicians enrolled in the program are listed by county and medical specialty on the website.<\/p>\r\n

Duane Morris has a robust Cannabis Practice Group to assist clients in all facets of the cannabis arena including formation, licensing, fund raising, regulatory, real estate, and intellectual property. Contact your Duane Morris attorney for more information. Prior Alerts on the topic are available on the team\u2019s webpage.<\/p>\r\n

For Further Information:<\/p>\r\n

If you have any questions about this post, please contact Brad A. Molotsky,\u00a0Paul Josephson or the attorney in the firm with whom you are regularly in contact.<\/p>\r\n

Be well and stay safe!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Earlier this week, the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) issued permits allowing Zen Leaf Elizabeth (Verano NJ) in Elizabeth and Columbia Care in Vineland to begin dispensing medical marijuana. These 2 new operations bring the total number of operating dispensaries in the state to 11. Zen Leaf Elizabeth is scheduled to open Friday, May … <\/p>\n

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