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Introduced
11/25/2025
11/25/2025
In Committee
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill sets penalties for possession of certain hemp-derived products, directs liquor licensees to comply with the prohibition, and amends the definition of hemp.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, restricts access to certain hemp-derived products by redefining "hemp" to include all its derivatives and cannabinoids, and prohibiting products containing more than 0.3% total tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) by dry weight, or more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. It also makes it illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase, possess, or consume any amount of THC-containing hemp products, with penalties ranging from fines for possession to misdemeanor charges for repeat offenses. Furthermore, the bill requires liquor licensees to comply with these prohibitions and explicitly forbids them from selling or giving these restricted hemp products to individuals under 21.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture House Journal 8 (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1418&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=1418 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1418&txtFormat=html |
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