STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Senator, 11th District
Majority Whip
April 4, 2026
Dear Governor Sherrill & Attorney General Davenport,
I write to respectfully request your consideration of a limited, carefully structured moratorium on arrests related to small-scale, personal cultivation of medicinal cannabis for registered patients in New Jersey.
Under this approach, eligibility should be restricted to individuals enrolled in the state’s Medicinal Cannabis Program (MCP), with cultivation limited to a secure, private space not exceeding a 10-foot by 10-foot canopy. This would be strictly for personal medical use, with no allowance for sale or public display.
While New Jersey has made significant progress in expanding access to medicinal cannabis, gaps remain for patients who require specific strains or forms of treatment that may be financially or logistically out of reach. For a small subset of patients, limited home cultivation may provide a necessary and more affordable alternative.
Public sentiment also reflects growing support for this issue. A majority of New Jersey residents have expressed support for permitting personal cannabis cultivation, and a broad coalition of stakeholders has formed to support responsible home grow policies.
A narrowly tailored moratorium would provide temporary relief to vulnerable patients while maintaining appropriate safeguards and allowing the Legislature time to fully consider long-term policy solutions. It would also enable law enforcement resources to remain focused on higher-priority public safety concerns.
I appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this matter and would welcome the opportunity to discuss it further with your office.
Sincerely,
Vin Gopal
Senator, 11th District
PHONE: (732) 704-3808 • FAX: (732) 383-5116
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