A medical card or physician’s prescription from another state is not a defense against marijuana possession charges in New Jersey, even though New Jersey has passed a medical marijuana law.
The statute being implemented in New Jersey includes clear provisions about who can produce, sell, and possess marijuana, what conditions are considered valid for the purposes of medical marijuana, and a patient registry for those who have met the conditions for inclusion.
A prescription from out of state does not apply under New Jersey’s law, and possession of marijuana that was lawfully prescribed and purchased outside of New Jersey is against the law.
If you’ve been charged with marijuana possession in New Jersey, call attorney Matthew Reisig at 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer.