1 Hemp; Prohibitions. Amend RSA 439-A:4 to read as follows:

439-A:4 Hemp-Derived Products Containing THC Prohibited.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the sale of products that are derived from hemp which contain natural or synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis, which appear in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant.

. Amend RSA 179:50 to read as follows:

179:50 Unlawful Purpose.

No licensee shall use, or allow to be used, his or her premises for any purpose contrary to law.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

1 Hemp; Prohibitions. Amend RSA 439-A:4 to read as follows:

439-A:4 Hemp-Derived Products Containing THC Prohibited.

I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the sale of products that are derived from hemp which contain natural or synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis, which appear in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant. Such products are prohibited.

II. No person under the age of 21 may purchase, possess, or consume a product derived from hemp which contain natural or synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in any amount, which appear in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant.

III. Any person who knowingly possesses a product in violation of paragraphs I or II shall be guilty of a violation for a first offense and a class B misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.

IV. Any person who is convicted of violating paragraph I shall be subject to a fine of $100 for a first offense, and any subsequent violations shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor with not less than a $300 fine and not more than a $1,200 fine. The offender shall forfeit the hemp-derived product to the state.

V. A corporation or unincorporated association shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $20,000 for a misdemeanor and $1,000 for a violation. A writ of execution may be issued by the court against the corporation or unincorporated association to compel payment of the fine, together with costs and interest.

2 Premises Restrictions; Unlawful Purpose . Amend RSA 179:50 to read as follows:

179:50 Unlawful Purpose.

I. No licensee shall use, or allow to be used, his or her premises for any purpose contrary to law.

II. All licensees shall comply with the provisions of RSA 439-A:4 relative to certain hemp-derived products containing THC prohibited.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.