In recent years, the push to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire has gained momentum. However, the state continues to face roadblocks in its efforts to join the growing number of states that have legalize cannabis for medical or recreational use. Here's a look at some of the recent developments in New Hampshire's marijuana legalization efforts:
The New Hampshire Senate again voted to reject legalizing marijuana in the state Thursday, keeping New Hampshire the lone New England state without legal cannabis. The bill would have allowed adults over the age of 21 to possess up to three-quarters of an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.
The New Hampshire House passed a cannabis legalization bill over to the Senate Thursday, in a 272-109 vote that echoed a long history of pro-cannabis sentiment in the state. The bill would allow adults to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants at home.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved another bill to legalize marijuana in the state—except this one contains no provisions for how to tax and regulate the drug. The bill would allow adults to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.
legalize marijuana has once again been rejected by the New Hampshire state Senate. On a 14-10 vote Thursday, senators shot down the House bill that would have allowed adults to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, sending the bill to the state Senate for consideration. The bill would allow adults to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) has dropped his opposition to legalizing marijuana in the state, putting forward a pathway for a regulated market. The governor's proposal calls for the creation of a Cannabis Regulatory Oversight Board to oversee licensing and regulation of the industry.
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate rejected a marijuana legalization bill Thursday, leaving it the only state in New England that has not legalize recreational use of the drug. The bill would have allowed adults over the age of 21 to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and grow up to six plants at home.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize marijuana on Wednesday. The legislation, which is being sponsored by Democratic Rep. Renny Cushing, would allow adults to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.
In a major shift, Gov. Chris Sununu is offering a path forward to legalizing recreational marijuana in New Hampshire and said it could generate $13.3 million in annual revenue. The governor's proposal calls for a 10% sales tax on marijuana and a $30 per ounce excise tax on wholesale sales.
