This bill establishes a prohibition on the use of coupons, price rebates, and price reductions in the retail sale of cannabis items by Class 5 cannabis retailers in New Jersey. Specifically, it prohibits these retailers from offering or accepting coupons, promotional discounts, or rebates when selling cannabis products. The bill outlines a civil penalty structure for violations, starting at $250 for the first offense, escalating to $500 for the second, and $1,000 for any subsequent violations. These penalties are to be collected and paid into the treasury of the municipality where the violation occurred.

Importantly, the bill allows for exceptions regarding medical cannabis, permitting dispensaries to use coupons and discounts for registered qualifying patients. Additionally, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission is granted authority to impose further administrative penalties, including license suspension or revocation for repeated violations. The penalties outlined in this bill are supplementary to any other penalties that may be imposed under the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act.