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Updated September 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

The state of New Hampshire has taken some steps toward creating reasonable cannabis access policies that its constituents have shown support for, but it still has a ways to go. Learn more about New Hampshire marijuana laws below.<\/p>\n

Recreational Marijuana in New Hampshire<\/h3>\n

Is marijuana legal in New Hampshire? In short, no. However, on July 18, 2017, New Hampshire’s new governor Chris Sununu (R) signed into law House Bill 640<\/a>, which makes the first and second offense of possession of up to three quarters of an ounce of cannabis or up to five grams of hash a civil offense punishable by a $100 fine, rather than a criminal offense. A fine of up to $300 for any subsequent offense within three years may be applied. A fourth offense within a three-year period may result in a person being charged with a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Under New Hampshire marijuana laws, police cannot arrest someone for a cannabis violation, and minors caught with possession are subject to a delinquency petition. The money collected from fines will go to a fund dedicated to alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n

With the passing of the most recent law, New Hampshire became the 22nd U.S. state to decriminalize marijuana and the last of the New England states. It went into effect 60 days after signing.<\/p>\n

Medical Marijuana in New Hampshire<\/h3>\n

New Hampshire took a huge step forward by passing a comprehensive medical marijuana law in 2013. Gov. Maggie Hassan signed House Bill 573 to legalize medical marijuana on July 23, 2013, but the rollout was plagued with delays and the first dispensary didn’t open until April 2016. Under the law, registered patients are allowed to possess up to 2 ounces of usable marijuana.<\/p>\n

The state currently has four open and operational dispensaries. The law does not allow for qualified patients to cultivate marijuana at home.<\/p>\n

In order for patients to be eligible for New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program, a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant must issue a written certification that certifies that a patient has BOTH a condition listed here AND a symptom listed in the second list:<\/p>\n

CONDITIONS:<\/p>\n