Bill advances that would allow potent THC drinks in liquor stores until November

The bill, which would allow liquor stores to sell wine bottle-sized containers of THC drinks, was panned by a cannabis industry group.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A state Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday aimed at loosening restrictions on the sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, including by allowing liquor stores to sell wine bottle-sized containers of THC drinks, until new federal limits take effect in November.

The measure, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union), would allow those bottles to contain up to 200 milligrams of total THC, the chemical compound in marijuana and hemp that can make people …

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