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New Hampshire Cannabis

✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026

Possession limits, consumption rules, transport across state lines. 1 state-level rule for New Hampshire, each linked to its official government source.

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New Hampshire - Decriminalized

New Hampshire has therapeutic cannabis program. Small amounts decriminalized (under 3/4 oz is $100 fine). Multiple offenses escalate. No recreational retail.

New Hampshire has therapeutic cannabis program (2013). DECRIMINALIZED (2017): Possession of 3/4 oz or less is a violation - $100 fine for a first or second offense, up to $300 for any subsequent offense within a 3-year period. Over 3/4 oz is misdemeanor. Fourth offense any amount is misdemeanor. Legalization bills have failed multiple times. Home grow prohibited. RSA 318-B:2-c:26.

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