'Cannabis Consumption Areas' Approved At 2 Atlantic County Dispensaries

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Two Atlantic City dispensaries are among four recently approved by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission to create cannabis consumption areas.

The consumption area endorsements allow licensed cannabis retailers to create designated spaces where recreational consumers and medicinal cannabis patients, 21 years and older, can legally consume cannabis on-site.

The two Atlantic City sites are High Rollers Dispensary and SunnyTien Dispensary. Also receiving endorsements are Gynsyng (Merchantville) and URB'N Dispensary (Newark). All four are Diversely Owned Businesses (minority-owned, woman-owned, or disabled veteran-owned, as certified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury). 

“This is a major milestone in New Jersey’s cannabis industry. These designated spaces provide consumers with safe and legal options for cannabis consumption,” said Commission Chairwoman Dianna Houenou. "Whether individuals cannot consume cannabis inside their homes or simply wish to consume cannabis legally and responsibly, these areas provide a practical solution. We are proud to support this next phase of safe-use infrastructure in our state.”

To receive a consumption area endorsement, applicants first obtained municipal approval and met specific facility, safety, and ventilation requirements as outlined in NJ-CRC’s Notice of Application Addendum. After obtaining State approval, the retailers will need to pass a final site inspection before their consumption areas can open for business.

Approved consumption area endorsement holders are expected to uphold rigorous standards to ensure that consumption areas remain secure, well-managed, and compliant with state law.