Grow Hemp in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is accepting applications for hemp farmers.

House Bill HB 459 (signed July 30, 2019) defines hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with <0.3% THC (dry weight), allowing in-state growth. Previously, only university research (e.g., UNH) was permitted. HB 459 also created a study committee for federal guideline alignment.

On Feb 4, 2020, it was confirmed that New Hampshire would not operate a separate State hemp program—producers may apply directly to USDA: USDA Hemp License Application.

The State notes hemp cultivation can accelerate economic growth, create jobs, and promote environmental stewardship across agriculture, processing, and downstream manufacturing.

• Isolate or THC-Free Hemp Oil — only CBD; other plant compounds removed; THC undetectable. Pure CBD Isolate is also sold as a powder.
• Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil — includes all plant compounds, with <0.3% THC.
• Broad-Spectrum Hemp Oil — THC undetectable, but contains other plant compounds.
• PCR (Phytocannabinoid-Rich) Hemp Oil with Zero-THC — a marketing term for broad-spectrum hemp oil.
• CBG Hemp Oil — oil from CBG-rich hemp strains with higher CBG content than typical CBD oils.
• Hemp Flower — dried flower of the hemp plant; used directly or extracted into isolate, full-spectrum, or broad-spectrum (PCR) oils.

Manufacturers of products containing hemp-derived CBD must register their products with the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food before selling them, paying a $75 fee. Registrations are valid for one year and must be renewed annually with the fee.