Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire

Program overview

New Hampshire operates New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Program, administered by NH Dept of Health and Human Services.

How New Hampshire’s law developed

HB 573 signed 2013 by Governor Hassan. Last New England state to legalize medical cannabis. Recreational remains prohibited.

Official resource

NH Therapeutic Cannabis

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Neighboring states

Official New Hampshire resources

Questions people in New Hampshire ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in New Hampshire?: Not yet. The New Hampshire House has passed recreational legalization bills multiple times, but the Senate or Governor have blocked final passage. Decriminalization has been in effect since 2017 — possession of up to 3/4 ounce is a civil violation.