The NJ-CRC will host three virtual hearings in February to gather community input on how Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) funds should be used to benefit New Jersey communities.

Virtual meeting schedule (held over Zoom):

Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, February 26, 1 p.m.

SEEF funds raised from recreational cannabis sales are legislatively required to be used for social equity investments. Community input taken during SEEF hearings or submitted in writing are presented in a NJ-CRC recommendation report to the Legislature.

Join the conversation and help build a stronger, more equitable New Jersey. Your input will help shape NJ-CRC's recommendations to state leaders.

The CREAMM Act, which legalized recreational cannabis, specifies that SEEF funds from recreational cannabis sales are to be used for community impact projects. This could include assistance for those adversely affected by past marijuana convictions, more affordable housing, educational support, and mental health services, or an increase in funding for workforce development programs.

The May 2024, February 2023, and June 2022 recommendations to legislature can be found on our Reports page.