Data updated: August 26, 2026
Flavor Ban Status
full banAll flavored vapor products banned including menthol; tobacco flavor only (N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.12, P.L. 2019, c.507 — signed Jan 21, 2020, effective Apr 20, 2020).
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
bannedBanned from general retail. P.L. 2025, c.215 (signed Jan 12, 2026) and P.L. 2026, c.7: since April 13, 2026, products exceeding 0.4 mg total THC per container are legally cannabis and may be sold only by CRC-licensed cannabis businesses; chemically synthesized cannabinoids are prohibited outright, online sales are barred, and no product with any detectable THC may be sold to anyone under 21. Intoxicating hemp beverages may be sold by liquor licensees and Class 5 cannabis retailers only until Nov 13, 2026.
Kratom Status
no ban on recordNo statewide kratom ban on record as of August 26, 2026. This reflects the absence of a known ban, not a state approval of kratom.
License Required
YesNew Jersey Division of Taxation
PMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
Rates & Licensing
New Jersey Division of TaxationOfficial source for current tax rates and license requirements.
all_vape_ends
Bans all flavored e-cigarettes including menthol and tobacco flavor. One of the strictest vape-specific bans. Combustible menthol cigarettes NOT banned.
Effective: Apr 20, 2020