Are any of the above parcels valued, assessed or taxed as an agricultural or horticultural use pursuant to the " Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P. L. 1964 c. 48?
Has the applicant secured approval for cannabis operation from the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment?
What location are you planning on opening your business? Begin by typing the property number and then select from the populated dropdown.
Business Address (no P.O. Boxes)
NOTE: The allowable zones for a cannabis establishment are RD (Research and Development), or MFG (Manufacturing) and I (Industrial) Districts. No cannabis establishment, cannabis retailer, cannabis delivery service, medical cannabis establishment, or medical cannabis dispensary shall be located with 1,000 feet, measured by walking legally from door- to- door, from any school, recreation center, child- care establishment, house of worship, residence within an R- Zone, or public park.
No cannabis cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers; and/or cannabis distributors shall be located within 250- foot radius from any schools nor shall the establishment be located within a 250- foot radius from any recreation center, child- care establishments, house of worship, residence, playgrounds or public parks. No cannabis establishment or cannabis delivery service shall be permitted to operate as a home occupation or a live/work unit.
There shall be no outdoor cultivation or medical cannabis.
- Contacts
- Business Structure
- License Details
- Evaluation Criteria
- Additional Information
- Attachments
- Certification
Street Address
Name
If yes, provide documentation or certification.
Unit #
State
Date Chartered or Incorporated
Municipality
Date of Revocation
If yes, provide documentation or certification that Applicant meets the criteria.
If other, describe:
Certificate of Incorporation #
Street Address
Monday
Home Office Address
Is the Applicant a certified Diversely Owned Business, pursuant to the criteria in N.J.A.C. 17:30-6.4?
- A minority business pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27H-21.18 et seq.;
- A women’s business pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27H-21.18 et seq.;
- A disabled-veterans’ business, as defined in N.J.S.A. 52:32-31.2; or
- Any combination of one through three above
Applicant Business Structure
Has any person with an equity ownership had any cannabis license or permit revoked for a violation affecting public safety in New Jersey or a subdivision in the state within the preceding five (5) years?
Chartered State
Is the Applicant a Microbusiness under P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.)?
- employs no more than 10 employees;
- operates a cannabis establishment occupying an area of no more than 2,500 square feet, and in the case of a cannabis cultivator, grow cannabis on an area no more than 2,500 square feet measured on a horizontal plane and grow above that plane not higher than 24 feet;
- possesses no more than 1,000 cannabis plants each month, except that a cannabis distributor's possession of cannabis plants for transportation shall not be subject to this limit;
- acquires each month, in the case of a cannabis manufacturer, no more than 1,000 pounds of usable cannabis;
- acquires for resale each month, in the case of a cannabis wholesaler, no more than 1,000 pounds of usable cannabis, or the equivalent amount in any form of manufactured cannabis product or cannabis resin, or any combination thereof; and
- acquires for retail sale each month, in the case of a cannabis retailer, no more than 1,000 pounds of usable cannabis, or the equivalent amount in any form of manufactured cannabis product or cannabis resin, or any combination thereof.
Name of Corporation
Municipality
Has the Applicant met all its Financial requirements within its application to the NJCRC?
End Date
Thursday
If not incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, has the corporation received an authorization to conduct business in New Jersey from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of State?
ZIP Code
ZIP
If corporation address above is out of state, report below the address of any office location in New Jersey. Insert N/A if none.
NJ Sales Tax Certificate of Authority #
Start Date
Friday
Business Structure
Tuesday
Phone #
Sunday
Municipality
If yes, provide further information:
If any of the information below is not applicable, type N/A
Unit #
Is the Applicant a Social Equity Business under N.J.A.C.17:30-6.6, meeting one of the following criteria?
- More than 50 percent of the ownership interest of the license applicant or license holder is held by one or more persons that demonstrate one of the following criteria:
- At the time the initial application is submitted, have lived in an economically disadvantaged area for five of the 10 preceding years; and
- Are, at the time the initial application is submitted and based on the preceding year's income, a member of a household that has a total household income that is 80 percent or less of the average median household income in the State, as determined annually by the U.S. Census Bureau; or
- More than 50 percent of the ownership interest of the license applicant or license holder is held by one or more persons who are eligible to be pronounced rehabilitated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:30-7.12(e), if necessary, and have been adjudicated delinquent for, or convicted of, whether expunged or not, in this State, another state, or the Federal government:
- At least two marijuana- or hashish-related disorderly persons offenses; or
- At least one marijuana- or hashish-related indictable offense.
Street #
If yes, provide documentation or certification.
Insert the name and address of the registered or authorized agent in New Jersey upon whom service or process in any proceedings against the applicant, pursuant to the acts of New Jersey cannabis regulatory, enforcement assistance, and marketplace modernization act, p. l. 2021, c16 c: 24: 6i- 31 et al.) and the Jake Honig compassionate use medical cannabis act, p. l. 2009, c307 ( c: 24: 6i- 1 et al.) or any tax law in a state of U.S. district court, may be made.
ZIP Code
Saturday
Wednesday
Proposed Hours of Operation
Has the corporation charter even been revoked by the Office of the Secretary of State in New Jersey?
If the answer is yes, insert the date of revocation, or if suspended,
indicate the term of suspension.
Is the Corporation now an existing, valid Corporation?
Describe: exhaust and ventilation systems to prevent odors from operations to be detected beyond the licensed premises.
Describe any/all Labor Peace Agreements and/or intentions to enter into Labor Peace Agreements.
How will cannabis be transported to and from the facility (will you seek your own distribution or have a 3rd party do this)?
How do you intend to implement control measures to contain irrigation runoff, fertilizers, or contaminates?
Describe any and all ties to the Hamilton community.
Describe proposal to provide community benefits. (Response not to exceed 3,000 words)
Describe qualifications and experience of the applicants/owners in operating in highly regulated industries in New Jersey or another state, including cannabis, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and retail pharmacies. (Response not to exceed 2,500 words)
Will cannabis products be manufactured on the planned future cultivation site (edibles, tinctures, salves, etc.)?
Describe experience as a responsible employer or a commitment to being a responsible employer. Examples are providing employee health care insurance, providing paid family leave and/or paying a $15 minimum wage.
Describe plans for the storage of products, physical security, video surveillance, security personnel and visitor management. (Response not to exceed 2,500 words)
Areas to consider:
* inventory control
* delivery and shipping procedures
* on-site security guards and their responsibilities
* general description of security cameras and alarms
* estimated number of customers/visitors per day
* customer/visitor check in procedures and access to sales area
* off-street parking arrangements for employees and customers/visitors
* procedures and training for all fire and medical emergencies and hazardous situations
* sample of signage that it is illegal to sell to anyone 21 years and under and that the store will check ID upon purchase
* procedure for handling a customer exhibiting alcohol and/or substance abuse.
Describe the recruitment and hiring procedures to be used to recruit Hamilton residents for building full-time and part-time jobs.
Describe environmental impact and sustainability plan. (Response not to exceed 1,000 words)
Areas to consider:
* management of solid waste and recyclable materials
* incorporation of environmentally sustainable business practices such as solar installations, energy efficient products and operations, electric or hybrid vehicles
* use, storage and disposal of any gases or chemicals used in operations, if applicable.
List any energy conservation measures that will be utilized in order to maximize energy efficiency.
List any alternative energy sources that will be used for the indoor cultivation operations including but not limited to illumination, heating, cooling and ventilation.
The following are to be answered in paragraph form. Responses are to be word limited as indicated below.
Evaluation Criteria
Except for the brief entry or exit of employees, cultivators shall shield structures so that no light escapes the structure between sunset and sunrise. Will there be nighttime supplemental lighting required for the cultivation of plants? If Yes, Attach a " Supplemental Listing Plan" accompanied by any such attachments and/or diagrams to illustrate such plan.
Describe a demonstrated commitment to diversity in its ownership composition and hiring practices. (Response not to exceed 1,500 words)
*Provide evidence of ownership composition or hiring practices that have increased or will increase diversity with regards to race, culture, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Denial Date
Fine Amount
Title of Position Held
Financial Information (See Corporate Structure)
If Other, Explain
Does the applicant or anyone mentioned in this application owe any government agency (United States, State of New Jersey, or NJ Municipality) any outstanding property tax in excess of three consecutive quarters, any license fee, any penalty or interest?
Type of License or Permit Denied
Name of Employing Agency
Has any corporation, partnership or individual mentioned in this application, other than the applicant, been denied a cannabis license in this or any other state?
Reason for Denial
Identify a Community Relations Liaison, who shall receive all complaints regarding the cannabis business.
Corporate Structure
Penalty Status
Days Suspended
Do you commit to posting the Liaison’s name and contact information in the lobby of the cannabis establishment and providing such information to the Hamilton Clerk's Office, Building Department, Police Department and Fire Department.
Name
Has any applicant listed herein ever been denied a Cannabis license in this or any other state?
Denial Reason
Date of Denial (approximate if unknown)
Unit of Government which denied License/Permit
Neighborhood Compatibility
Describe how the applicant will make good faith efforts to promptly resolve all complaints, including those related to noise, light, odor, litter, vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic.
Name of Individual (Full Name)
Is the applicant or any other person mentioned in this application a current police officer, judge or hold any position entrusted with the enforcement of any laws concerning cannabis in any aspect whatsover?
New Jersey License Number
Type of License or Permit Denied
Does the applicant or any other person mentioned in this application, or any person having beneficial interest in the licensed business, hold office in the Hamilton Township or Mercer County Government issuing the license?
Penalty Imposed by
Date of Action
Would any person or corporation named in this application fail to qualify for ownership of the license if applying as an individual because of age, criminal conviction or prohibited interests in other licenses?
Phone Number
Docket No
Name of Individual (Full Name)
Has the applicant agreed to permit anyone not having an ownership interest in the license to receive or agreed to pay anyone (by way of rent, salary or otherwise) all or any percentage of the gross receipts or net profit of income derived from the business to be conducted under the license applied for?
Email
Has the applicant or any other person, corporation or entity mentioned in this application, or anyone with a beneficial interest, held an interest in a New Jersey or any other state license which was surrendered, suspended or had a penalty imposed in lieu of suspension, not renewed, revoked or cancelled within the 10 years prior to the date of this application?
Unit of Government which denied License/Permit
List the name of the corporation, of if individual, the social security number and date of birth.
Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination and Fair Employment
- Provide an affidavit and documentary proof of compliance with all state and local laws regarding affirmative action, anti-discrimination and fair employment practices.
- Provide a certified statement under oath there will be no discrimination based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of the Applicant’s activities or operations.
Microbusiness Documentation
If any of the above required documents cannot be provided, please state why. Applications may be held up or rejected if deemed incomplete.
Please Confirm the Following Are Attached
New Jersey Cannabis License
* Copy of Resolution
* Copy of Planning/Zoning Bd Resolution
* Hamilton Twp. Council Supporting Resolution
* Signed Letter of Intent/ Building Lease
* Current Property Deed or Proof of Ownership for Property Where Activity Will Occur
* Copy of Lease Explicitly Authorizing Cannabis Business Activities
* Notarized Written Consent of Property Owner to Allow Named Applicant to Apply for Cannabis License
* Spreadsheet to include Name, Address Ownership %, Title/Position, Phone Number, Email for Business Owners, Managers, and Primary Contacts
Social Equity Documentation
Please confirm you have read the above and provided the requested affidavits and documents.
New Jersey Business Certificate
Planning or Zoning Board Approval
Diversely Owned Business Documentation
Attachments
By signing below, I certify that I have read and agree to all the statements above.
Certification
Fee Due
This license application is subject to the provisions and exceptions set forth in the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et. seq. and as such the application is considered public information.
A license application shall be deemed incomplete, and shall not be processed, until all documents and application fees are submitted. Once Hamilton Township has determined the application is complete, it will notify the Applicant.
The undersigned declares under penalty of perjury that I have read and understand the provisions of Hamilton Township Ordinances and that the operation of this cannabis establishment must adhere to all the requirements of Hamilton's Municipal Code and all other applicable state and local laws and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
I understand that I am the responsible party for any violation(s) of the cannabis establishment that may arise.
I understand and acknowledge that a license issued based on false or misleading statements provided in this application will be deemed invalid and subject to revocation.
I understand that the Hamilton Township may approve or deny an application for a municipal cannabis license at its sole discretion, consistent with all governing State Law, based on an evaluation of the benefits to Hamilton Township.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of New Jersey that the foregoing statements are true and correct.
I/ we understand that the operation of this cannabis establishment is responsible for collecting transfer and user taxes pursuant to Chapter 449 of the Code of the Township of Hamilton, New Jersey shall be remitted to the Township' s Chief Financial Officer ( CFO) on the first day of each month and shall be personally liable. Failure to remit any transfer tax or user tax upon the due date established, the unpaid balance, and any interest accruing thereon, shall be a lien on the parcel of real property comprising the cannabis establishment premise. The lien shall be superior and paramount to the interest in the parcel of any owner, lessee, tenant, mortgagee, or other person, except the lien of municipal taxes, and shall be on a parity with and deemed equal to the municipal lien on the parcel for unpaid property taxes due and owing in the same year. A statement showing the amount and due date of the unpaid balance of cannabis taxes. The lien shall be enforced as a municipal lien in the same manner as all other municipal liens are enforced. Any delinquency for any transfer or user tax will be cause for non- renewal of licensee' s permit.
I/ we understand that if the transfer tax or user tax is not paid when due, the unpaid balance, and any interest accruing thereon, shall be a lien on the parcel of real property comprising the cannabis establishment' s premises. The lien shall be superior and paramount to the interest in
the parcel of any owner, lessee, tenant, mortgagee, or other person, except the lien of municipal taxes, and shall be a parity with and deemed equal to the municipal lien on the parcel for unpaid property taxes due and owing in the same year. The lien shall be enforced in the same manner as all other municipal liens and the annual Township permit issued pursuant to Chapter 153 shall not be renewed for the cannabis establishment should any transfer or user tax pursuant to Chapter 449 be delinquent.
I/ we understand that pursuant to N. J. S.A. 40: 52- 1. 2, as a condition of issuance or renewal of a license, all delinquent property taxes or assessments on the property that is the subject of the license or on which a licensed activity or business is or will be conducted must be paid. The license shall be revoked or suspended if property taxes are not paid for three consecutive quarters or more. The license shall be restored upon payment of taxes.
I/ we understand that this license application is subject to the provisions and exceptions set forth in the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N. J. S. A. 47: 1A- 1 et seq. and as such, the application is considered public information.
The undersigned declares under penalty of perjury that I/ we have read and understand the provisions of Hamilton Township Ordinances 21- 036, 21- 037, 21- 067, 21- 068, 21- 069 and 21-069 and that the operation of this cannabis establishment must adhere to all the requirements of the Code of the Township of Hamilton, Volumes I and II and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of New Jersey that the foregoing statements are true and correct and a license issued on false or misleading statements and information provided in this application will be deemed invalid and subject to revocation.
Fee Schedule
| Type |
New Application Fees |
Renewal Application Fees |
| Cultivator |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Cultivator Microbusiness |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Cultivator Social Equity |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Manufacturer |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Manufacturer Microbusiness |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Manufacturer Social Equity |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Wholesaler |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Wholesaler Microbusiness |
$5,000 |
N/A |
| Wholesaler Social Equity |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Distributor |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Distributor Microbusiness |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Distributor Social Equity |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Cannabis Retailer |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Cannabis Retailer Microbusiness |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Cannabis Retailer Social Equity |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Cannabis Delivery Service |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
| Medical Cultivator |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Medical Manufacturer |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |
| Testing Lab |
$25,000 |
$15,000 |