METRC Compliance Software for New Jersey Cannabis Cultivators
New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission runs the market on Metrc, inspects cultivators in person, and is moving licensees from conditional to annual status. Mustashio keeps your grow, your inventory and your Metrc records in one place.
New Jersey's Market Right Now
105
licensed cultivators
644
cannabis businesses licensed to operate
$117.5M
adult-use sales in September 2026, up 23.1% year over year
Figures presented by the NJ-CRC at its October 29, 2026 public meeting, as reported by industry press.
From Conditional License to Annual License to Metrc Operations
Most of New Jersey's licensing pipeline is still moving through these stages.
Conditional license
Approved applicants move toward operations. As of October 21, 2026, the CRC had approved 1,704 conditional adult-use licenses.
Annual license
Conditional licensees convert once they meet requirements. The CRC reported 506 conversions and 367 annual licenses approved.
Operating in Metrc
Every New Jersey cannabis business must be registered in Metrc and track its plants and products there.
Mustashio lets you set up cultivation workflows, tasks and inventory before you convert, then switch on Metrc sync with Core + METRC.
The CRC Inspects in Person, and Acts Quickly
The lesson for every cultivator is not about one operator. It is that the CRC compares what it finds on site with what your approvals and records say, and it will act when they differ.
Mustashio keeps your plant lifecycle, room layout and inventory in one place, with MustashioGrid™ rack visualization showing what is where, and Core + METRC keeps your Metrc entries aligned with the facility you actually run.
From NJ UIDs to Metrc Tags: What Cultivators Need to Know
| Requirement | What it means for a cultivator |
|---|---|
| Unique stamp or tag | New Jersey originally used its own unique identifiers (NJ UIDs). The CRC has confirmed operators may use Metrc package tag numbers to satisfy the unique stamp or tag requirement. |
| Plant tracking | Cultivators tag plants with Metrc RFID plant tags and track them from seedling to harvest, then move product into tracked packages. |
| Inventory audits | The CRC requires inventory audits at least monthly plus a comprehensive annual inventory, documented with the date and a summary of findings and reconciled against Metrc. |
New Jersey License Classes Cultivators Work With
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Class 1Cannabis CultivatorGrows cannabis and sells to other cultivators or to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, but not to consumers. Cultivators may hold other license classes alongside it for vertical integration. This is Mustashio's core fit.
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Class 3Cannabis WholesalerStores, sells and transfers cannabis items between cultivators, other wholesalers and retailers, and must track products in Metrc.
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Class 4Cannabis DistributorTransports cannabis in bulk within New Jersey between licensed establishments, so your transfer records have to match theirs.
Plants, packages and inventory sync without manual uploads.
Keep Metrc current without double entry.
Match plant and package tags to what is in your facility.
Follow every plant from seedling to harvest.
Support monthly audits and the annual inventory.
Task, team and resource planning with no seat limits.
New Jersey METRC Software FAQs
Does New Jersey use Metrc?
Yes. New Jersey uses Metrc as its statewide seed-to-sale tracking system for the adult-use and medical markets, and all licensed cannabis businesses must be registered and use it. It was selected when the adult-use market launched in 2022.
Do I still use NJ UIDs?
The CRC has confirmed that operators may use Metrc package tag numbers in place of NJ UIDs to satisfy the unique stamp or tag requirement. Confirm the details of your license class with the Commission.
Can a New Jersey cultivator sell directly to consumers?
No. A Class 1 cultivator sells to other cultivators and to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, not to consumers. A cultivator can hold additional license classes alongside its cultivation license for vertical integration.
What is the difference between a conditional and an annual license?
A conditional license lets an approved applicant move toward operations. Converting to an annual license follows once requirements are met. Confirm the current conversion requirements with the CRC.
Does Mustashio integrate with Metrc in New Jersey?
Yes. Core + METRC syncs plant, package and inventory data with Metrc through its API, with RFID tag and plant-tag reconciliation built in.
How much does it cost?
Core + METRC is $500 per month with unlimited users, no square footage caps, no long-term contracts and a 90-day full harvest trial.
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