(New Title) restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances.
Sponsored By: Bill M. Gannon (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Hemp THC banned for people under 21
Beginning January 1, 2027, people under 21 cannot buy, possess, or consume hemp products containing any amount of THC. This covers natural and synthetic THC, including THCA and THC isomers. No one can sell, deliver, or give these products to someone under 21.
Tighter THC limits for hemp products
Beginning January 1, 2027, New Hampshire defines hemp as cannabis and its parts and derivatives with no more than 0.3% total THC by dry weight, including THCA. Sales of hemp products above that limit are prohibited, including products with natural or synthetic delta-8, delta-9, or other THC forms. Final hemp cannabinoid products also cannot exceed 0.4 mg per container to qualify for sale under the hemp law. That cap counts THC, THCA, and other cannabinoids with similar effects on people or animals. A container means the innermost wrapping or vessel touching the final retail product.
Penalties for knowingly possessing prohibited hemp
Beginning January 1, 2027, knowingly possessing hemp products that break the concentration, container, or age restrictions carries penalties. The first three offenses are violations; a fourth or later offense is a class B misdemeanor. For convictions under the 0.3% concentration rule, fines are $100 for a first or second offense and up to $300 thereafter. Those convictions also require giving up the product to the state. Corporations and unincorporated associations face fines up to $1,000 per violation or $20,000 per misdemeanor; courts can enforce payment of fines, costs, and interest.
Liquor businesses must follow hemp restrictions
Beginning January 1, 2027, all New Hampshire liquor licensees must follow the state's hemp-product restrictions. They cannot use their licensed premises for purposes that break the law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
JD Bernardy
Republican • House
Mark A Pearson
Republican • House
Melissa A. Litchfield
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2027
7/9/2026SenateI. Sections 3 and 7 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 8
7/9/2026SenateSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 275
7/9/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
6/23/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/23/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2152e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/10/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2152e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 44
6/10/2026HouseSen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
5/21/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1846h: MA DV 189-165 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 38
5/14/2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1936h (Rep. Scherr): AF DV 160-191 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 37
5/14/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1846h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 36
5/14/2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
5/6/2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1846h (NT) 05/05/2026 (Vote 8-6; RC) HC 19 P. 19
5/6/2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/05/2026 10:00 am GP 231
4/30/2026HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1659h: 04/30/2026 10:35 am GP 159
4/23/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/30/2026 10:30 am GP 159
4/23/2026HouseReferred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 15
4/23/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1499h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 8
4/23/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1499h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 8
4/23/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1499h (NT) 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC)
4/15/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
4/8/2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
4/1/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/31/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0843s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2/24/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
6/10/2026
Enrolled
6/10/2026
Introduced
11/25/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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