Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. New Jersey law
Cannabis laws in Washington Township follow New Jersey’s state law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older. Medical cannabis is also available. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law, which can create risks in federal areas or during cross-border travel. Possession and purchase are regulated.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal (21+)
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: No strict limit (large amounts may raise issues)
- Buying/Selling: Legal from licensed dispensaries
- Tourists: Permitted with valid ID (21+)
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police could issue fines or seek probation, confiscate the weed or occasionally look the other way. Noisy houses drew repeat visits and even searchlights in backyards. A quiet group of ten or fewer four doors away felt like a different world. High-school keggers had a reputation for getting shut down, while parties with more guests aged 19 and up seemed more relaxed, with a blunt going most of the time. Officers also watched cars leaving parties for drunk drivers. The local force had K-9 units said to arrive quickly, and officers knew the parking lots and wooded hangouts from growing up in town. People worried about drawing attention at major roads and intersections. New Jersey has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The Wawa at Greentree and Egg Harbor was called ‘Club Wawa.’ Another Wawa was near Birches West, where young adults also gathered near the street. Acme, ShopRite, Kohl’s and Walmart parking lots gave people somewhere to hang out in a town with little else to do.
Marijuana Prices
- 1 g: US$10–20, generally reflecting quality
- Mids: US$30–40 per ⅛ oz
- Better flower: US$50–90 per ⅛ oz
- 1 oz: usually US$110 or more. US$90 was occasionally claimed and usually greeted with skepticism.
Types of Marijuana
Mids and kind bud were easy to find. Hydro, Sour Diesel, headies and Haze came through people you knew.