N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-10.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 17:30-10.3 - Additional outdoor cultivation requirements

(a) Outdoor cultivation may be permitted, where the license holder complies with the Act and this chapter, and where approved by the municipality in which the cannabis business is located.

1. Outdoor cultivation may occur in a full greenhouse with rigid walls, a partial greenhouse, a hoop house, or other non-rigid structure, or an expanse of open or cleared ground fully enclosed by a physical barrier.

(b) The outdoor grow area shall be situated to maintain the greatest achievable level of privacy and security.

(c) The property that contains an outdoor grow area and the outdoor grow area itself shall each be securely surrounded by fencing and locked gates on the entire perimeter, constructed in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code, to prevent access to the grow area by unauthorized persons.

1. Fencing shall be constructed of metal chain links or another similarly secure material and shall measure at least eight feet from the ground to the top. All support posts shall be securely anchored. Fencing shall meet the requirements of the relevant municipal code provisions.

2. Locks on gates shall be commercial-grade, non-residential door locks.

(d) The outdoor grow area shall be protected by a security alarm system and 24-hour video surveillance system that is continuously monitored and capable of detecting power loss, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-9.10, to ensure surveillance of the entire perimeter of the grow area and overall portions of the security fences and all gates.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-10.3

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1583(a), effective 8/19/2021

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 402(a), effective 3/6/2023