New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Measure Moves Forward
CONCORD, NH Legislation eliminating criminal penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses has been approved by members of the New Hampshire House and Senate and has the backing of Governor Chris Sununu.
House Bill 640, as amended by the Senate, revises state law so that the possession of up to three-quarters of one ounce of cannabis and/or up to five grams of hashish is reduced from a criminal misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jailto a civil violation, punishable by a fine only no arrest and no criminal record.
New Hampshire is the only New England state that imposes criminal penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.
Because members of the Senate amended the ...
