New Hampshire Has a Medical Cannabis Program
HB 573 (medical) signed 2013. Decriminalization of 0.75 oz or less effective 2017. Recreational bills have passed the House but not the Senate.
New Hampshire Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Medical Only (Decriminalized) |
| Recreational | Not Legal |
| Medical | Legal |
| Decriminalized | Yes |
| Possession Limit | Medical patients: 2 oz per transaction. Non-medical: 0.75 oz decriminalized. |
| Medical Conditions | Cancer, Crohn's, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, MS, chronic pain, PTSD, and others |
| Regulatory Agency | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
Penalties & Enforcement
Under 0.75 oz: $100 fine (violation, no criminal record). Over 0.75 oz: misdemeanor.
Only registered medical patients with valid cards can legally possess cannabis. Non-patient possession remains a criminal offense. If you have a medical card from another state, check whether New Hampshire accepts out-of-state cards before traveling.
What You Need to Know
Only New England state without recreational legalization. Home cultivation not permitted. 4 Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) statewide.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
New Hampshire borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
- Maine — Recreational & Medical
- Massachusetts — Recreational & Medical
- Vermont — Recreational & Medical
Learn More
- How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card — state-by-state application guide
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org