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This bill modifies existing law regarding alternative treatment centers (ATCs), which are medical cannabis dispensaries, by allowing them to establish additional cultivation locations, including greenhouses. The bill requires the state department overseeing medical cannabis to work with local governing bodies to solicit input from qualifying patients, designated caregivers, and local residents before approving a new cultivation site. The additional cultivation locations must comply with all existing rules and regulations surrounding medical cannabis, including adherence to local zoning laws. These new cultivation centers will be subject to the same departmental rules and oversight as existing medical cannabis cultivation facilities, ensuring consistent regulatory standards. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for implementation. The primary goal appears to be increasing the capacity and accessibility of medical cannabis cultivation while maintaining local community involvement in the approval process.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0690&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB301