New Hampshire
Medical

New Hampshire Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Compliance Guide

Last reviewed: June 14, 2026

Francine Whu Muhammad, JD
Reviewed byFrancine Whu Muhammad, JDSenior Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk

Dutchie does not provide compliance advice. Merchants are responsible for their own compliance. External Dutchie compliance documentation may be updated from time to time and has been prepared for informational purposes only, is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or compliance advice. Merchants should consult their own tax, legal and compliance advisors to determine how best to operate within the cannabis industry.

Market Status
Medical only (adult-use prohibited)
Traceability
BioTrack
Regulator
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Market Type

In New Hampshire, cannabis is regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is called the Therapeutic Cannabis Program. Medical cannabis is allowed; adult-use cannabis is prohibited. New Hampshire also allows visiting out-of-state medical patients to purchase medical cannabis as long as they show their out-of-state medical card and matching photo identification. Medical dispensaries are called Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC) in New Hampshire.

Adult-use prohibitedMedical cannabis is allowed; adult-use cannabis is prohibited.

Traceability & Inventory

New Hampshire uses BioTrack as their seed-to-sale state traceability system. 

Purchase Limits

Medical
  • Up to 2 ounces (2 oz) of usable cannabis per 10-day period

Usable cannabis contained in concentrate is based on cannabinoid profile of concentrate (not amount of the concentrate itself or the amount of cannabis used to create cannabis)

  • 250mg of total active cannabinoid = 1 gram of usable cannabis

The total active cannabinoid amount shall be the combined amounts of cannabinoids in the concentrate as indicated in the cannabinoid profile

Taxes

Medical

  • No cannabis excise or state sales tax

Delivery

Delivery not permittedDelivery is not permitted in New Hampshire

Things to Note

Possession limit
  • An ATC cannot possess cannabis in excess of 6 ounces of usable cannabis for each qualifying patient who is registered with the ATC snd an additional 80 ounces of usable cannabis to allow for sufficient quantity for new patients
Restrictions
  • No sampling is allowed
  • Advertising: New Hampshire has very restrictive advertising rules. Advertising of products and services are generally prohibited.

State Resources

DHHS compiles their administrative rules here

Frequently asked questions

What type of cannabis market is New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is a Medical only (adult-use prohibited) cannabis market.
Who regulates cannabis in New Hampshire?
Cannabis in New Hampshire is regulated by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
What cannabis traceability system does New Hampshire use?
New Hampshire uses BioTrack as its cannabis traceability system.
What are the cannabis purchase limits in New Hampshire?
Up to 2 ounces (2 oz) of usable cannabis per 10-day period Usable cannabis contained in concentrate is based on cannabinoid profile of concentrate (not amount of the concentrate itself or the amount of cannabis used to create cannabis) 250mg of total active cannabinoid = 1 gram of usable cannabis The total active cannabinoid amount shall be the combined amou…
How is cannabis taxed in New Hampshire?
Medical No cannabis excise or state sales tax
Is cannabis delivery allowed in New Hampshire?
Delivery is not permitted in New Hampshire