Is cannabis legal in New Hampshire?

Q: Is cannabis legal in New Hampshire?

Cannabis in New Hampshire is legal only under specific conditions. New Hampshire allows medical cannabis only — a program known as "therapeutic cannabis" and administered by New Hampshire DHHS. Recreational use is illegal and legalization bills have repeatedly failed, though small-amount possession is decriminalized.

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Conditional: New Hampshire allows medical cannabis only — a program known as "therapeutic cannabis" and administered by New Hampshire DHHS.

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Summary

New Hampshire allows medical cannabis only — a program known as "therapeutic cannabis" and administered by New Hampshire DHHS. Recreational use is illegal and legalization bills have repeatedly failed, though small-amount possession is decriminalized.

Source: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/population-health/therapeutic-cannabis · Updated July 13, 2026

New Hampshire Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in New Hampshire →Conditional
New Hampshire allows medical cannabis only — a program known as "therapeutic cannabis" and administered by New Hampshire DHHS.
Possession Limits in New Hampshire →Conditional
Recreational possession is illegal in New Hampshire but decriminalized: up to three-quarters of an ounce is a civil violation of about $100, not a crime.
Home Cultivation in New Hampshire →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in New Hampshire for both recreational users and patients.
Public Use in New Hampshire →Conditional
New Hampshire does not permit cannabis use in public, and it has no adult-use program.
Buying Cannabis in New Hampshire →Conditional
New Hampshire has no recreational cannabis market — registered patients may buy only from licensed Alternative Treatment Centers.

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