Cannabis Licensing
Thank you for your interest in establishing a cannabis business in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills (the "Township"). We look forward to working with you throughout the application and permitting process.
TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS
CANNABIS APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in establishing a cannabis business in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills (the “Township”). We look forward to working with you throughout the application and permitting process.
The application submission window is open from August 4, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
All applicants must complete the official application form established by the Township and meet all requirements to be considered for a Municipal Cannabis Business License.
Please review Ordinance 2024:21 , Ordinance 2025:08 , and the Township Zoning Map to understand all applicable requirements and limitations. The Township Cannabis Zoning Map mark outs are approximate and for informational purposes only and are subject to individual location zoning analysis in accordance with the applicable Township regulatory criteria.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted to the Office of the Business Administrator using the standardized Township form. Each application must be complete and include:
- All required documents
- Non-refundable application fee (see Fee Schedule below)
- Exact property addresses (address ranges are not permitted)
- Properly signed and executed legal documents
- Legible materials with no blank fields
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- Application Period: August 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025
- Submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy to:
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
c/o Office of Administration
1001 Parsippany Blvd
Parsippany, NJ 07054 - Include all applicable fees (see Fee Schedule below).
- Please do not follow up. Our team will contact you if additional information is required.
REVIEW PROCESS
- Applications will be reviewed collectively after the submission window closes.
- Initial completeness conducted by Township Cannabis Attorney, Emily Weiner.
- The Cannabis Attorney will notify Mayor & Business Administrator of completeness findings. Applications with missing or incomplete information may be denied. Additional information may be requested.
- Applicants may be invited for an interview during the review process.
- Once deemed complete, qualified applications will be forwarded to the Cannabis Review Board for evaluation and applicants will be notified.
- The Cannabis Review Board will assess financial stability, business viability, character, zoning compliance, among other pertinent criteria, and will issue recommendations to the Township Council.
- The Governing Body will consider a resolution of support based solely on the Cannabis Review Board’s recommendation, typically within 60 days.
- Upon Governing Body approval, the applicant will receive a Resolution of Support, enabling pursuit of the required State cannabis license.
Applications may be denied if they are incomplete, do not include the non-refundable application fee, or if approval would be contrary to the public health, safety, or welfare of Township residents.
Licenses will not be issued until all municipal conditions (Planning, Zoning, Construction, Health, etc.) are satisfied.
CANNABIS LICENSE AND FEE SCHEDULE
| License | Class | Maximum Licenses to be Issued | Nonrefundable Application Fee | Initial License Fee | Annual Renewal License Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Cultivator | 1 | 5 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Cannabis Manufacturer | 2 | 7 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Cannabis Wholesaler | 3 | 5 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Cannabis Distributor | 4 | 1 | $25,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Cannabis Retailer | 5 | 3* | $10,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Cannabis Testing Labs | n/a | 3 | $25,000 | $35,000 | $25,000 |
The application escrow fee for professionals is five thousand dollars ($5,000).
* Township considering an increase to up to 5 Cannabis Retailers
Important
- Do not follow up; the Township will contact you if more information is needed
- Final license depends on obtaining State approval
More Details & Full Application Packet:
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