N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-3.1
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 17:30-3.1 - Powers, duties, and responsibilities(a) The Commission shall assume all powers, duties, and functions with regard to the regulation and oversight of activities authorized pursuant to the Act.(b) The Commission shall exercise all powers incidental, convenient, or necessary to enable the Commission to administer or carry out the provisions of the Act, or any other law of this State that charges the Commission with a duty, function, or power related to personal use cannabis. Powers include, but are not limited to: 2. Compelling attendance of witnesses;4. Certifying official acts;5. Taking depositions as provided by law;6. Compelling the production of books, payrolls, accounts, papers, records, documents, testimony, products, equipment, devices, supplies, and waste;7. Requesting information from cannabis businesses and testing laboratories in order to assess the impact and effectiveness of the Act; and8. Establishing fees in addition to the application, licensing, and renewal fees, provided that any fee established by the Commission is reasonably calculated not to exceed the cost of the activity for which the fee is charged.(c) The Commission may exercise the power to purchase, seize, possess, and dispose of cannabis and cannabis items as is necessary to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the provisions of the Act, and any rule adopted pursuant thereto.(d) The Commission may sue, and be sued, in any court and employ legal counsel to represent the Commission in any proceeding to which it is a party and render legal advice to the Commission upon its request.(e) The Commission may contract for the services of professional, technical, and operational personnel and consultants as may be necessary to the performance of its responsibilities.N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-3.1
Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1583(a), effective 8/19/2021Amended by 55 N.J.R. 402(a), effective 3/6/2023