Cannabis in New Hampshire

What this means for cannabis in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Non-medical status: non-medical possession is decriminalized, but retail is not fully authorized.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2013; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is not permitted in New Hampshire.
• CBD context: CBD is legal in New Hampshire. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
• Regulator to verify: Department of Health and Human Services.
• State note: Medical only. Decriminalized. Legislature considering rec.

Recreational Use in New Hampshire

Recreational use is decriminalized in New Hampshire but not fully legal.

Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire

Medical cannabis is legal in New Hampshire since 2013. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the New Hampshire program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Department of Health and Human Services. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is not permitted in New Hampshire.

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in New Hampshire. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for New Hampshire.

Cannabis Questions in New Hampshire

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for New Hampshire, including the listed regulator: Department of Health and Human Services. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.