NH Cannabis News & Events
Thoughts on the 2024 General Election Fallout
Hopefully you are all recovering from the feverish run up to the election. Now that the hysteria is subsiding …
A Cannabis Champion in the Senate? It Could Happen. Meet Carlos Cardona.
We’ve recently received information from District 2 NH Senate candidate Carolos Cardona that not only is he a firm …
BUDS & BREWS: a cannabis and hops education event!
Join the NH Cannabis Association and GraniteLeaf ATC at The Hop Knot in downtown Manchester for a fun and …
As Veto Day Ends so does the 2024 Legislative Session. Let’s Talk About It.
Veto day 2024 is in the books. It was the final day for the House and Senate to over …
UCann B2B Networking Event October 10th 2024 at Blue Mermaid Island Grill in Kittery Maine
Join United Cannabis B2B Networking Group at the Blue Mermaid Island Grill in Kittery Maine on Thursday, October 10th …
NH Cannabis Association’s 2024 “Cannabis Reform Voter Guide” for the NH Governor and Senate General Election
NH General Election | November 5, 2024
If you have been paying attention at all the last few years, the …
HB1633 Officially a Zombie Bill? Possible Effort to Bring it Back to Life on Veto Day
It’s baaaaaaack…maybe.
For those that may not recall, the ultimate result of votes on the state takeover bill during what …
Post Primary Cannabis Quick Hits
Yesterday was primary day in New Hampshire. Unfortunately the fight for cannabis legalization took some hits. Senator Gannon won …
Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates Talk NH Cannabis Legalization with NHCann
Want to know where the candidates for Governor stand on legalizing cannabis in NH? So did we! So we …
Rebecca McWilliams for Senate – The Second Senate Primary that Matters
Recently we shared with you that there was one senate primary that matters where Emily Phillips was challenging Senator …
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Opportunities in the NH Cannabis Industry will be Limitless
Recreational cannabis will be legalized in the state of New Hampshire at some point in the future. If we don’t do it right, economic opportunities can be abundant for residents looking to enter and compete.
When it happens, you’ll want to be ready to act. Hence our mission is to connect, organize, educate and support the people and businesses in New Hampshire in anticipation of recreational legalization and we welcome you to join our community.
From the science of seeds, growing and cultivation to extraction, distribution, retail operations and everything in between, there isn’t much in the way of business that the cannabis industry doesn’t touch.
Whether you plan to own a cannabis based business, work for one, or provide services to the cannabis industry, now is the time to get involved, build relationships, increase your knowledge and get yourself and your brand recognized.
GET INVOLVED2024 NH CANNABIS LEGALIZATION BILLS
HB 1633 | NHCANN SUPPORTED “LIVE FREE” BILL WOULD LEGALIZE THE SALE, POSESSION AND USE OF CANNABIS. PROVIDES A PATH FOR ATCs TO ENTER THE MARKET. TIES TAX TO ROOMS & MEALS AT 8.5% (LOWEST IN THE COUNTRY). CREATES MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE TO ENTER AND COMPETE, HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE COLLATERAL HARMS AND BENEFITS TO ALL OF NH RESIDENTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION AND PAYING STATE DEBTS TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES (AND MUCH MORE)! – REP ERICA LAYON (R) & ANITA BURROUGHS (D) | READ ORIGINAL BILL | READ AMENDED VERSION AS PASSED BY HOUSE COMMERCE | READ AMENDED VERSION AS PASSED BY THE SENATE | JUNE 13TH 2024: TABLED BY HOUSE 178-175
HB 82 | WOULD PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REFUSING TO HIRE OR TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A QUALIFIED PATIENT OF THE STATE’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM “SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A POSITIVE DRUG TEST” – REP SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL | SENATE SENT TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
HB 344 | WOULD ALLOW ADULTS 21 AND OLDER TO POSSESS UP TO THREE QUARTERS OF AN OUNCE OF CANNABIS, 5 GRAMS OF HASHISH AND CERTAIN INUSED PRODUCTS. ALLOWS ADULTS TO GROW UP TO SIX PLANTS FOR PERSONAL USE AND ALLOWS GIFTING. – CAROL MCGUIRE (R) | READ BILL | HOUSE VOTED INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE (I.E. KILLED)
HB 544 | WOULD LEGALIZE AND REGULATE THE SALE, POSESSION AND USE OF CANNABIS. PROVIDES A PATH FOR ATC’S REGISTER SPEARATE ENTITES TO ENTER THE MARKET. – DANIEL EATON (D) | READ BILL | HOUSE SENT TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
HB 1231 | PROVIDES QUALIFIED IMMUNITY TO REGISTERED MEDICAL PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO GROW UP TO THREE MATURE PLANTS, THREE IMMATURE PLANTS AND TWELVE SEEDLINGS. ALLOWS POSSESSION OF UP TO EIGHT OUNCES OF CANNABIS. – WENDY THOMAS (D) | READ BILL | SENATE SENT TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
HB 1240 | WOULD ADD A NUMBER OF EATING DISORDERS TO THE STATE’S LIST OF QUALIFYING CONDITIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL | HOUSE TABLED (I.E. KILLED)
HB 1278 | WOULD ADD ANY DEBILITATING OR TERMINAL MEDICAL CONDITION OR SYMPTOM FOR WHICH THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF USING THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS WOULD, IN THE PROVIDER’S CLINICAL OPINION, LIKELY OUTWEIGH THE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS FOR THE PATIENT TO THE STATE’S QUALIFYING CONDITIONS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS. – WENDY THOMAS (D) | READ BILL | SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR SUNUNU.
HB 357 | WOULD ALLOW CERTIFICATIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS BY ANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WHO CAN PRESCRIBE DRUGS TO HUMANS. – BECKY WHITLEY (D) | READ BILL | COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE PASSED
HB 1349 | ADDS GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER AS A QUALIFYING CONDITION FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL | SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR!
HB 1350 | INCREASES THE POSESSION AND 10-DAY PURCHASE LIMIT FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS FROM 2 OUNCES TO 4 OUNCES. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL | SENATE REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
HB 1295 | ELIMINATES REDUNDANT FELONY PENALTY FOR SELLING THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A REGISTERED PATIENT OR CAREGIVER. – SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL | SENATE REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
HB 1581 | ALLOWS ATCs TO OPERATE A SECOND CULTIVATION LOCATION, WHICH MAY BE A GREENHOUSE. – SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL | VETOED BY GOVERNOR SUNUNU
HB 1539 | ALLOWS FOR ANNULMENTS, RESENTENCING OR DISCONTINUATION OF PROSECUTIONS FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION OFFENSES. – JONAH WHEELER (D) | READ BILL | SENATE REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY (I.E. KILLED)
ANTI CANNABIS BILLS
HB 418 | WOULD IMPOSE A “PRIMA FACIE” THC LIMIT OF 2NG/ML IN THE BUI STATUE (1NG/ML FOR DRIVERS UNDER 21). | READ BILL | HOUSE TABLED (I.E. KILLED)
HB 419 | WOULD IMPOSE A LIMIT OF 16% THC FOR ALL THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS PRODUCTS. | READ BILL | HOUSE VOTED INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE (I.E. KILLED)
HB 426 | WOULD ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR PENALTY FOR POSSESSING CANNABIS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE. | READ BILL | ENROLLED (IN RECESS OF). WE THINK THIS MEANS IT MAY HAVE PASSED.
STAY TUNED AS MORE BILLS ARE INCOMING FOR 2025!
June 7, 2024: Key opposition to cannabis legalization bill holds firm in NH House. Read the full article.
May 24, 2024: Marijuana legalization supporters blast bill passed by New Hampshire Senate. Read the full article
March 5, 2024: HB1633 Bill Sponsor Rep. Anita Burrows along with NHCann’s Tim Egan and Daryl Eames Discuss NH Legalization with Cultivated Media. Watch on YouTube
Feb 16, 2024: House Commerce Passed HB1633 17-3. Read the full article
May 12, 2023: Governor Sununu Statement on Cannabis Legalization. Read the full article
NH Cannabis Progress at a Glance
Senate version of HB1633 tabled by the House. We’ve reset the progress bar from 50% to 0%.