This bill amends existing laws regarding the possession limits of therapeutic cannabis for qualifying patients and their designated caregivers. Specifically, it increases the allowable possession limit from 2 ounces to 4 ounces of usable cannabis. The bill also raises the amount of cannabis that can be obtained within a 10-day period from 2 ounces to 4 ounces. The legal language changes include the deletion of "Two" and the insertion of "Four" in multiple sections of the law, including RSA 126-X:2, I-II and RSA 126-X:8, XIII(b). Additionally, the bill allows for the revocation of registry identification cards for violations related to these new possession limits.

The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems due to the modifications in criminal penalties and potential changes in prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs. However, no specific revenue changes are anticipated for the state or local governments as a result of this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-X:2, 126-X:3, 126-X:8