Is Marijuana Legal in New Hampshire? Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Guide
Complete guide to cannabis laws in New Hampshire as of May 2026.Medical marijuana is permitted for qualifying patients. Find possession limits, tax rates, dispensary requirements, and compliance obligations.
Medical Marijuana in New Hampshire
New Hampshire operates a medical cannabis program established in 2013. Patients must obtain a physician certification and register with New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
Medical possession limit: 2 oz
Qualifying conditions:
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- ALS
- Muscular dystrophy
- Crohn's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic pain
- PTSD
- Autism
- Alzheimer's
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Parkinson's
- Lupus
Medical dispensaries must comply with state regulations for product testing, child-resistant packaging, and seed-to-sale tracking through BioTrack.
Compliance Requirements for Dispensaries
Cannabis businesses in New Hampshire must comply with regulations enforced by New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services:
- State license: Obtain all required cannabis business licenses from New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Seed-to-sale tracking: Integrate with BioTrack for real-time inventory monitoring
- Product testing: All products must pass state-approved laboratory testing for potency, pesticides, mold, and contaminants
- Packaging: Child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque packaging with state-mandated warning labels and batch numbers
- Age verification: Verify all medical patients have valid registration cards
- Purchase limits: Enforce state-mandated possession and purchase limits at point of sale
About New Hampshire's Cannabis Market
Therapeutic Cannabis Program (2013). Decriminalized possession of <0.75 oz in 2017. No recreational legalization yet.
Related Resources
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Disclaimer: Cannabis laws change frequently. This page was last updated in May 2026 and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Verify current regulations with New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services before making business decisions.