r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • Jul 08 '26

Regulation Man these NJ labs need to be investigated by the state, these numbers are bunk af.

82 Upvotes

**Edit** This is now being investigated by the CRC. This shows they are in the subreddit observing & I am impressed with the efforts in the last 2 quarters.

Been reviewing a stack of NJ COAs and the numbers don't survive basic mass balance.

THCA only exists in the trichome heads. Even the frostiest flower is about 20-25% trichome by dry weight, and that resin isn't pure acid either. Pressed near-pure trichome (hash rosin) tops out around 75-90% total cannabinoids, and THCA is only a slice of that. The rest of the bud has to physically be there: cellulose, protein, chlorophyll, moisture. That's why the ceiling for flower sits around 34%, and real high-THC flower lives in the 18-30% range. A number in the mid 30s or higher can't come from undoctored flower.

Decarb makes it worse. Total THC = (THCA × 0.877) + delta-9. So a total THC of 33% back-solves to roughly 37% THCA, which is already over the wall before the haircut even applies. If a COA shows total THC roughly equal to its THCA figure, the math is wrong on its face.

But an impossible number doesn't mean the lab faked it. The sample gets juiced before it ever reaches the bench. Two verbatim quotes from GMs of large NJ canopies:

"It's not doctoring if we add the trichomes that fell off during processing back onto the flower before we send it in."

"There's a margin of error in testing, so we pick the lab that errors in our favor. Everyone does it."

That's the whole game. Concentrate the heads, send a non-representative sample, shop for the friendliest error bar. The lab measures it accurately and still prints an impossible result, because the input was doctored. In NJ, none of this is illegal.

Independent data on the label-versus-reality gap: Safe Leaf Society's pre-roll study found products at about half their labeled THC and microbial fails across multiple licensees. https://www.safeleafsociety.com/data-1/project-one-h346n-zrz82

Stat-maxing buys shelf space, honest labs lose business, and the state's product looks more potent than it actually is.

The tells you can run on any COA yourself: total THC past about 32-34%, THCA past about 35%, or total THC that hasn't been knocked down from THCA by the 0.877 factor.

Anyone else tracking this batch to batch? What ceilings are actually holding for you?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • May 05 '26

Law Update S2564 - Home grow bill is being looked over again in 2026.

44 Upvotes

NJ probably won't pass it. Not sure if this will even do anything, but here is a link to sign the petition. It's better than not trying anything.

https://c.org/NrwSxRszmX

Use a burner email, so they don't harass you. Link is in my bio if that one doesn't work.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 7h ago

I’ve been fooled by bag appeal and swayed by social media.

26 Upvotes

I’m not criticizing or praising particular cultivators in this post, but here are some thoughts…

  1. Bag appeal gains traction on social media…I understand why…causing certain brands to become more visible. Seemingly more popular. Odds are a portion of the upvotes are “that looks good” as opposed to “I’ve also tried that and like it too.”
  2. With that in mind…mylar bags are not inherently worse than jars. In fact, most dry flower I’ve had was from jars that did not have double seals. Mylar bags squish flower, but that isn’t really a big deal. Plus, most bags fit a Boveda pack while you can it one in a jar.
  3. Not all organic no till living soil is equal. One brand, I do not enjoy something about how all of their flower burns. Another looks awesome but has average effects. Another looks okay but has amazing effects. Don’t fall for marketing, try things yourself.
  4. Additionally, not all white label MSO flower is trash. And, surprisingly, different MSO brands grown under the same license can have a range in quality. Again, try things for yourself.
  5. Finally…fuck blind brand loyalty. I’ve been burned countless times when I see a strain I loved reappear on the market, I jump on two or three jars…and the batch is nowhere near the last one. Keep these companies on their toes, buy multiple brands, don’t get complacent. It’s probably better for your high/tolerance as well.

(End of rant)


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2h ago

UFCW Local 360 Versus The Cannabis Place Dispensary Fight Continues

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The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 labor union is calling on The Cannabis Place (TCP) Founder Osbert Orduña to honor their publicly celebrated commitments to employees, following the company’s federal lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s Labor Peace Agreement (LPA) requirements.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4h ago

Adult Use/Recreational Anyone try this brand before or have any info on it?

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r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 1d ago

Pretty in pink ink?

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In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I got the specialty pink jar. I think it’s cool that niche did this. The bud looked great (see above), smelled great, and smoked great! Had a joint, burned evenly and had a decent taste. All in all, a good experience and I highly recommend!


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Garden Greens Toad Venom flower & Gruv Toad Venom Live Rosin

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20 Upvotes

Garden Greens- Toad Venom

Actually surprised by this cut. Ive sampled close to a dozen of the Cali cuts of Toad- Cutright, Don Merfos, parlay, Beezy etc... and this one definitely punches.

Super gas with some lime and cookie cutting through and some lovely mint on the backend

7.5 out of 10 - a little under Parlays

Haven't sampled the rosin yet, came in a little dry. Gave it a whip and stuck it in the fridge. Will test it tonight out of my Switch 2


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Where to find Kusala Near Me

6 Upvotes

I finally found a dispo that had Kusala in stock. I’ve read nothing but glowing reviews about their bud and have been dying to try it. Unfortunately the dispo I found them at was way up in Sussex county. I believe it was at Evergreen off Rt 23. I stopped in randomly as I was on my way to visit family and had a few minutes to kill. They had Gary Payton and Electric Lime Colada in stock, so I picked up 3.5g of each since I haven’t been able to find it closer to home.

Anyone know of any dispos in/around the Toms River area that stock Kusala? Social Leaf is my go-to dispensary. I’m hoping they eventually carry Kusala. Next time I stop by I’ll have to ask if they ever plan on stocking it.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Review Starchild / Bliss Co.

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3.5 gm mylar bag. Open it has nose similar to Jack Herrer or Durban Poison. A Terpinoline Ocimine strain. Its honeysuckle smell tickles my senses. Sticky buds are Yellow and Green with a nice marbling of golden pistils. They grind up and smoke well in a genuine Bambu paper. Taste is terpinoline forward with notes of coffee and earth . Effects are rapid and a bit short lived creative and pleasant. A daytime smoke. If you enjoy Terpinoline / Ocimine combos this is pretty good IMHO

Total terpines %2.40 THC %30 THCV %0.25 @ Blue Violets Hoboken $55


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Personal Experience Ish vs Bootleg

0 Upvotes

which ounce should I get?
Ish - Permanent Marker or Bootleg - Purple Starfruit Smalls


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Undried Raw Justice Animal Cookies x Wedding Cake ounce

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Grabbed a zip of this 2 days ago because it went on sale for 144 bucks. It was packaged 9/10 and its completely fresh off the plant raw and unconsumable because it sat in the ounce bag sealed wet. Sour rotten smell, buds dont crack stems are too wet still. This is the absolute highest level of incompetence, i was told at Bloc since its opened they cant help me, lol. Pics im posting dont matter cuz you cant smell how raw and wet this trash is with an internet pic. Ignore the velcroz sticker. Guess i gotta waste my time complaining to crc and state division of consumer affairs now. Video of me trying to break up nugs and entire stems spitting incoming, it’s so wet it wont breakup.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Find vs Savvy

3 Upvotes

which are usually better for ounces?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

AIRO Cart

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0 Upvotes

It's terpenes are def on the cheap side . Not the harshest pen i've ever had though. but 2gs and a free battery . i'll cop some Flower as well. I'm fried and not annoyed i definitely like a live resin or some type of dab cart. for a budget it's okay . Dab science has been my favorite cart and i can't find it . i would've gotten a Rythem but i couldn't get a delivery.

i like the stealth but the vibrating is dumb.. bro said it was "the IPhone of vapes"😹. it's like a 7/10. a 10/10 cart for be has to be some type of pressed gass. but i can cope for the deal i got thrown !


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Adult Use/Recreational Has anyone tried any of these?Picking up today and noticing some new brands.

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Has anyone tried any of these new brands/product lines?

VP Pure by Green Lane Distribution LLC Solventless Rosin AIO
Capitol Extracts Live Resin AIO
House Vape Rosin AIO
Goodies Cured Hash Oil AIO
Mindflex Solventless Rosin with Cannabis Derived Terpenes Disposable
Grow Sciences Live Resin and Live Rosin AIO’s
Good Green 2g Full-Spectrum Live Resin disposables
Gotta Live Resin carts

I have had these brands before, but not these strains or new product lines. Has anyone had any of these?

SUN x Megaleaf Cured Resin collab

The Essence Live Resin pods

Canna Caviar Liquid Diamonds + CDT Terps Dual 3-in-1
Canna Caviar Cured Resin Dual 3-in-1
Canna Caviar Rosin Dual 3-in-1

Rosin King of Jersey
- Coconut Castaway

RAW Garden 2g live resin disposables

Drool 2g Live Resin disposables
Drool Liquid Diamonds AIO

Rythm
- Funk Bomb 2g live resin disposable
- 95 Cookies 2g live resin disposable

Jersey Sauce Boss
- Papaya Crush


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Timeless-9 pound hammer

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Great deal for this I need to get a battery tomorrow. So I don't have much info beside what is on the package. But updated coming soon....


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Review Peach Panther x Whitethorn Rose / Indigo East

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3.5 gm mylar. It's got really nice nose of a fruit cup. Buds are all popcorn (again). Tastes pretty good. Smooth and relaxing effects. Popcorn buds are a recurring issue 2 times I have purchased an Indigo East eighth and both were all crumbs about the size watermelon seeds. Smell and taste were on point. I got this one for half price. I don't think I've been rooked, but clearly the odds of randomly buying 2 bags of popcorn in an eighth are rather high . I await an explanation


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

NJ Senate Committee Passes Hemp Drinks Sales Extension

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The NJ Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill extending the sale of infused hemp drinks until December. S 4635 pushes the deadline to remove hemp drinks from liquor stores to December, like the law recently passed by Congress.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

NJ Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Marijuana Sales Crackdown Bill

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The NJ Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill imposing penalties on businesses selling “marijuana,” targeted at smoke shops, shady convenience stores, and perhaps underground legacy operators.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Gotta - Donkey Kong - Live Resin Cart

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12 Upvotes

*Quick edit, the lighting is bad in that pic lol. The cart is a bit darker oil but def more golden in the light.

Honestly just had to post about this because this is one of if not the best Live Resin carts I’ve had in this state, and I was not expecting that lol.

I saw this brand at OHM today, it was on sale for 42 bucks so I took a gamble. I looked online and saw they had collabs with Bass River Buds and Pantheon so I figure maybe it wouldn’t be too bad.

Man, it tastes so good. Just classic live resin, just like the flower. It tastes a bit floral too, you definitely get the linalool. I hit carts often so I was also surprised by how the high is lingering. Feels way more euphoric rather than body high, in my opinion.

I checked on Budwatcher and saw these only available at OHM and one other dispensary. Does anyone else have info on these? Because i genuinely think it’s fantastic… for 42 dollars it’s hard to beat.

Definitely try this if you see it pop up. Again this is just my opinion but, very pleasantly surprised.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Kusala Care OMG Burger

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77 Upvotes

This has got to be some of the prettiest, most disappointing bud I’ve had in awhile. The bud looked and felt amazing. Nice and sticky and looked like it was from outer space! I don’t remember the smell, outside of it just smelling like good weed.

Now here’s where the disappointment comes in. I felt nothing. The high just wasn’t there for me. I rolled up a fatass honey tea leaf blunt. Used up most of the 8th. Smoked it and barely had a high. It was a nice high, for whatever it was. But it just wasn’t there. Definitely thought I woulda been on the moon with the looks, feel, and smell. But sadly, not what I was expecting.

I definitely wanna try Kusala again, the bud just looked too damn good not too. I still can’t justify spending $60 on an 8th though. Regardless of how good the weed looks.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Gynsyng Lounge Game Show

10 Upvotes

October 16th come chill and relax from 6-8pm and win some free prizes in the coolest lounge in Merchantville. Bring your friends or come solo.
Hosted by Green Lightning


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Review TOAD VENOM - BRIGHTERSIDE

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36 Upvotes

This was super disappointing. Smelled like hay, but as u broke it up the aroma came around. Came as smalls and super dry. Had to throw a piece of bread in jar to un-dry it . iykyk and still smelled like hay.

It smoked bettter then it smelled but still wasn’t right. This leaned more on the Sin mintz side of genetics. The effects also were muted imo but it still got me high. Nothing crazy tho.

if they get this right it will be good

This didnt look like the way toad venom or frog poison usually looks. Not saying it can’t be good but right now the flower isn’t to its potential .

60$ at metuchen honeygrove 👎 I would not recommend buying this batch, it deff is not worth anything near $60+ lol


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Special z - full tilt 8% terps?

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4 Upvotes

wtf lol is this deadass

Has anyone tried


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4d ago

Personal Experience Onyx

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6 Upvotes

Anyone tried these? Have heard onyx has kinda gone down hill, just curious


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 5d ago

Best dispensaries

16 Upvotes

Ngl I just did like a full dispensary crawl in south jersey. Particularly cherry hill and Marlton. Some of them are straight up rude ngl. I really enjoyed Highway 90 and Daylite. Both spots had premium product. None of that tampered shit that feels like I’m smoking dollar store product. Give slight edge to Highway 90 for a better variety