***IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CANNABIS MANUFACTURING WITHIN HACKENSACK***

On November 12, 2024 the Hackensack City Council adopted Ordinance #42-2024, which amends Chapter 175 of the City Code to allow for two (2) class two cannabis manufacturing licenses pursuant to the “New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act.”   Copy of Ordinance can be found here

The City is now soliciting potential applicants for two cannabis manufacturing licenses, after which it will consider qualified applicants for resolutions of municipal support.   Please see the below linked letter for the questionnaire that the City will use to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum standards to be considered for one of these licenses.   While the City will accept applications on a rolling basis, it expects to begin interviewing qualified applicants in January 2025, so please submit any responses to this questionnaire as soon as possible. 

Summary of Current City Cannabis Operation

Retail License Operator

Hackensack has adopted an Ordinance allowing for one Class 5 retail operator within the Cannabis Retail Overlay Zone.  At this time, the license is operating at 395-417 Route 17 South in Hackensack.  There are no more retail licenses available at this time.

Cultivation License Operation

Hackensack has adopted an Ordinance allowing for two Class One cultivation operators within the Cannabis Cultivation Overlay Zone.  At least one license remains available at this time.   

Manufacturing  License Operation

Please see the update above.  At this time, two licenses are available. 

Municipal Ordinance and Zoning Information

Note: This  may also be helpful. You may also refer to  of City Block and Lots.  

Note: The city may expand these areas from time to time. That information will be posted here.

Links

Application
If you are seeking to apply as a Hackensack Cannabis Operator, please read  for more background information and instructions on how to apply.

Applications and additional inquiries may be emailed to cannabisinquiry@hackensack.org. Please be sure to read all material on this page before sending an email.