Quick answer
Marijuana in New Hampshire: medical-only. New Hampshire established a medical cannabis program in 2013, with dispensaries opening in 2016. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Key facts
- Medical marijuana legal since 2013.
Workplace testing
New Hampshire allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
New Hampshire does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.
Detection & panels
See how long substances stay detectable in our detection chart, compare standard panels, or use the test finder. Local testing locations in New Hampshire are listed on the New Hampshire drug testing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is marijuana legal in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire status: medical-only. New Hampshire established a medical cannabis program in 2013, with dispensaries opening in 2016. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Can an employer in New Hampshire drug test me?
New Hampshire allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
Does a medical card protect me from testing in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.