SB485-FN: relative to the licensure, regulation and taxation of hemp-based derivative products.

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• 178:2 · related · effective 2027-01-01

  The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the administration of the training program. III. Training shall be required and attended in accordance with RSA 178:2, II and IV. 179-A:5 Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Retailer. I. The commission may issue HDC retailer license to a person engaged in the business of retail sales of HDC products in this state. Each retail outlet shall hav

• 178:23 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  issued in accordance with RSA 178:2-a. IV. License and renewals in this chapter shall follow the provisions of RSA 178:4. V. Seasonal license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:23 as they apply to off-sale licensees. VI. A person or entity that is in the business of manufacturing, distributing, or selling HDCPs in this state, including as a supplier, wholesaler, or retailer, shall obtain a lice

• 178:29 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  y displayed on the premises described in it. IV. All sales of HDC products shall be recorded on cash registers. V. The fee for a HDC Retailer license shall be as determined in RSA 178:29, II(f). VI. All HDC products shall be maintained behind a barrier. For the purposes of this section a “barrier“ means the point of purchase having an actual physical separation between HDCPs on display and the consume

• 178:2-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  shall be a class B felony for each violation. II. Licenses and renewals shall be issued in accordance with RSA 178:3. III. A temporary license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:2-a. IV. License and renewals in this chapter shall follow the provisions of RSA 178:4. V. Seasonal license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:23 as they apply to off-sale licensees. VI. A person or entity that i

• 178:3 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  y under the provisions of this chapter. Any violation of this section shall be a class B felony for each violation. II. Licenses and renewals shall be issued in accordance with RSA 178:3. III. A temporary license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:2-a. IV. License and renewals in this chapter shall follow the provisions of RSA 178:4. V. Seasonal license may be issued in accordance with RSA 17

• 178:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ed in accordance with RSA 178:3. III. A temporary license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:2-a. IV. License and renewals in this chapter shall follow the provisions of RSA 178:4. V. Seasonal license may be issued in accordance with RSA 178:23 as they apply to off-sale licensees. VI. A person or entity that is in the business of manufacturing, distributing, or selling HDCPs in this state, inc

• 179:23 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  g a person at least 18 years of age is in attendance and is designated in charge of the employees and business. III. All licensees in this chapter shall follow the provisions of RSA 179:23, IV when designating a person in charge. 179-A:14 Retention of Invoices and Sale and Delivery Slips. All invoices, sales slips and delivery slips, current and covering a period of 60 days prior to the current date pe

• 179:8 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  give away or cause or allow or procure to be sold, delivered, or given away any hemp-derived cannabinoids to a person under the age of 21. II. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 179:8, it shall be a violation to sell any HDC products to a minor during enforcement activity initiated solely for the purpose of verifying noncompliance with section. It shall be a misdemeanor to knowingly sell HDC product

• 179-A · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  basis, which appear in any formulation, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, or any other THC isomer variant. Authorized hemp-derived cannabinoid products shall be regulated under RSA 179-A. 3 New Chapter; Hemp Derived Cannabinoids. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 179 the following new chapter: CHAPTER 179-A HEMP DERIVED CANNABINOIDS 179-A:1 Definitions. In this chapter: I. “Batch” means

• 179-A:12 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  unauthorized, illegal, or counterfeit HDCs in the manner provided in RSA 617 or by immediately seizing the HDC products. 179-A:10 Unlawful Possession. I. Except as provided in RSA 179-A:12, any person under the age of 21 years who has in his or her possession any HCD product, or who is intoxicated by consumption of an HDC product, shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined a minimum of $300. Any se

• 179-A:17 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  er license and retail license for the same location where HDCPs will be manufactured and sold, and that has contracted with a wholesale licensee for remitting the tax levied under RSA 179-A:17 and for the wholesale distribution of the supplier’s products. For the products that are manufactured on the supplier’s licensed premises and that are sold at retail on the supplier’s licensed premises, if all requirem

• 179-A:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  er to access and purchase HDCPs. VII. Licensees who restrict entry into the premises to individuals who are 21 years of age or older do not have to comply with the provisions of RSA 179-A:4, V. VIII. Signage shall be displayed in all areas where HDCPs are displayed, in a manner to be determined by the commission, clearly advising and warning the consumer that the HDCPs on display may have intoxicating e

• 260:21 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Canada, which bears the date of birth, name, address, and picture of the individual. (b) An identification card issued by the director of motor vehicles under the provisions of RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b, or any picture identification card issued by another state which bears the date of birth, name, and address of the individual. (c) An armed services identification card. (d) A valid p

• 260:21-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ch bears the date of birth, name, address, and picture of the individual. (b) An identification card issued by the director of motor vehicles under the provisions of RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b, or any picture identification card issued by another state which bears the date of birth, name, and address of the individual. (c) An armed services identification card. (d) A valid passport from a

• 260:21-B · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  of birth, name, address, and picture of the individual. (b) An identification card issued by the director of motor vehicles under the provisions of RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b, or any picture identification card issued by another state which bears the date of birth, name, and address of the individual. (c) An armed services identification card. (d) A valid passport from a country with who

• 318-B · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  on against an employer for wrongful discharge or discrimination; or (c) Allow the possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any substance that is otherwise prohibited by RSA 318-B. 179-A:25 Rulemaking. The commission may make rules to effectuate this chapter in accordance with RSA 541-A. 4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2049 Revised 12/26/25 SB

• 439-A:2 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  taxation of hemp-based derivative products. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraphs; Hemp; Definitions. Amend RSA 439-A:2 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraphs: VI. “Hemp-derived cannabinoid” means: (a)(1) A cannabinoid other than delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol,or an isomer derived from such cannabinoid, that is d

• 439-A:4 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  t use as a component in a later finished HDCP; and harvested hemp and hemp plant parts, otherwise known as hemp flower. 2 Hemp-Derived Products Containing THC Prohibited. 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

• 541-A · add · effective 2027-01-01

  to oversee the day to day operations and management of the supervision and enforcement of this chapter and the rules of the commission. II. The commission may adopt rules under RSA 541-A necessary to affect the purposes of this chapter. The established rules shall include but not be limited to: (a) Determining requirements for and issue licenses for the manufacture or sale of HDCPs in this state. (b)

• 617 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Forfeiture of Unauthorized, Illegal, or Counterfeit Hemp-derived Cannabinoids. Liquor investigators may seize unauthorized, illegal, or counterfeit HDCs in the manner provided in RSA 617 or by immediately seizing the HDC products. 179-A:10 Unlawful Possession. I. Except as provided in RSA 179-A:12, any person under the age of 21 years who has in his or her possession any HCD product, or who is intox

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 178 · LIQUOR LICENSES AND FEES
• RSA 179 · ENFORCEMENT, REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES
• RSA 260 · ADMINISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS
• RSA 318-B · CONTROLLED DRUG ACT
• RSA 439-A · HEMP
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 617 · FORFEITURES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
• RSA 178:2 · Licenses Authorized; Training Required
• RSA 178:23 · Seasonal and Multiple Year License
• RSA 178:29 · Fees; Expiration Dates; Transfers
• RSA 178:3 · License Applications, Qualifications, and Renewal
• RSA 178:4 · Exception
• RSA 179:23 · Employment; Employment of Minors; Felon Exception
• RSA 179:8 · Statement From Purchaser as to Age
• RSA 260:21 · Identification Cards
• RSA 439-A:2 · Definitions
• RSA 439-A:4 · Hemp-Derived Products Containing THC Prohibited