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CRC rescinds testing-guidance resolution; growers and industry urge clearer hemp rules, faster approvals and reconsideration of provisional badging
Summary
The commission unanimously rescinded Resolution 2025-312 to allow further review of revised testing guidance. Public commenters — hemp growers, law enforcement and trade groups — pressed for clearer cross-border hemp rules, quicker response times on short-term extensions, and reversal or further analysis of the decision to end provisional badging.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission voted to rescind Resolution 2025-312, the resolution that had adopted revised testing guidance, and directed the product safety, packaging and labeling committee to take additional time to review the waiver and guidance before implementation.
Chairwoman Wenu opened the public comment period after the board recorded the rescission motion. Multiple speakers raised concerns tied to the rescinded guidance and broader regulatory uncertainty.
Thomas Nordsia of GrowWorks and the New Jersey Hemp Growers Association told the commission he has observed material crossing state lines and urged on-farm engagement by CRC staff and the Department of Agriculture to verify…
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