New Hampshire Cannabis Laws for Travelers

Possession limits, transport rules, and where you can legally consume in New Hampshire.

Last updated: Loading live guide date

Medical Only

Quick Facts

Public Possession

2 oz per 10-day period (registered patients only)

Home Possession

2 oz per 10-day period

Transport Rules

Medical patients: sealed in original ATC container. Do not cross into Maine or Massachusetts with cannabis — crossing any state line is a federal crime.

Medical Reciprocity

No Reciprocity

New Hampshire does not accept out-of-state medical cannabis cards. Maine and Massachusetts are legal states nearby, but crossing state lines is a federal crime.

Dispensaries & Purchasing

Licensed Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) in Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Concord, and other cities. Home delivery is not currently permitted.

Purchase limit: 2 oz per 10-day period

Where You Can Consume

Prohibited.

Key Facts for Travelers

HB 573 signed July 2013; program launched 2015
Dispensaries are called Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs)
No home delivery — in-person visits only
No out-of-state card reciprocity
Maine (legal) and Massachusetts (legal) are nearby — but never cross state lines
Recreational legalization proposals have been introduced but not yet passed

Never Cross State Lines with Cannabis

Transporting cannabis across any state line is a federal crime under the Controlled Substances Act, regardless of laws in both states. This applies to driving, flying, and mailing. Penalties range from fines to felony charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tourists buy cannabis in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire is medical-only and does not accept out-of-state cards. Maine and Massachusetts (both legal) are nearby alternatives — but do not cross state lines with cannabis.