Revision: April 15, 2026, 9:59 a.m.
Rep. Wheeler, Hills. 33
April 14, 2026
2026-1499h
09/05
Amendment to SB 624-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 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, THCA, or any other THC isomer variant. Such products are prohibited.
II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(a) Final hemp-derived cannabinoid products shall not include products that contain more than 0.4 mg total THC per container, including all forms of tetrahydrocannabinols (including delta-9 THC and THCA) and other cannabinoids with similarly intoxicating effects.
(b) Products exceeding this limit are not authorized for sale, and are excluded from the legal definition of hemp.
III. A corporation or unincorporated association that knowingly sells a product in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 for a first, second, or third offense, and guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $20,000 for any fourth or subsequent offense. A writ of execution may be issued by the court against the corporation or unincorporated association who violates this section to compel payment of the fine, together with costs and interest.
2026-1499h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill sets penalties applicable to corporations and unincorporated associations for possession of certain hemp-derived products, directs liquor licensees to comply with the prohibition, and amends the definition of hemp.