Residents of New Jersey, aged 21 and above can apply for a business license, either alone or in partnership with someone.
The board issued a set of specific licensing criteria:
- At least one significantly involved person in the business must have resided in NJ for at least two years as of the date of application.
- All requirements of any rule adopted by the CRC regarding the payment for the application fees, public health and safety standards, and industry best practices must be met.
- Each of the owners, directors, officers, and employees must undergo a criminal history record background check