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Delta-8 and Hemp THC Laws in New Hampshire

How New Hampshire law treats delta-8 and hemp thc products, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: New Hampshire does not allow sales of intoxicating hemp products above the hemp THC limit. Since October 7, 2023, the hemp law says it does not authorize the sale of hemp-derived products containing natural or synthetic THC greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis 'in any formulation… RSA 439-A:4 (2023, 237:6; 2026, 275:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2027), 439-A:2, V, 439-A:3

Delta-8 and hemp THC productsNew Hampshire does not allow sales of intoxicating hemp products above the hemp THC limit. Since October 7, 2023, the hemp law says it does not authorize the sale of hemp-derived products containing natural or synthetic THC greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis 'in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant.' Starting January 1, 2027 (2026 law, chapter 275), THCA is added to that list, the section states outright that such products 'are prohibited,' and the hemp definition changes to a total-THC limit (including THCA) of 0.3%. Hemp itself may be grown as a crop.
No age limit or licensing scheme for hemp THC products appeared in RSA 439-A. Penalties for selling prohibited products were not found in that chapter.
Source: RSA 439-A:4 (2023, 237:6; 2026, 275:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2027), 439-A:2, V, 439-A:3

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Is delta-8 legal in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not allow sales of intoxicating hemp products above the hemp THC limit. Since October 7, 2023, the hemp law says it does not authorize the sale of hemp-derived products containing natural or synthetic THC greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis 'in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant.' Starting January 1, 2027 (2026 law, chapter 275), THCA is added to that list, the section states outright that such products 'are prohibited,' and the hemp definition changes to a total-THC limit (including THCA) of 0.3%. Hemp itself may be grown as a crop.

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