Vetoed by Governor Chris Sununu

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes private marijuana cultivation.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a designated caregiver to cultivate marijuana for therapeutic use, and permits qualifying patients and designated caregivers to donate excess marijuana to other qualifying patients (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the cultivation of marijuana for therapeutic use as long as the cultivation does not exceed the following (Sec. 6):

• Eight ounces of usable marijuana;

• Any amount of unusable marijuana; and

• Three mature marijuana plants, 3 immature marijuana plants, and 12 seedlings, where the plants are not publicly viewable.

• Defines “designated caregiver” as an individual who (Sec. 2):

• Is at least 21 years old;

• Has agreed to assist with one or more (no more than 5) qualifying patients in the therapeutic use of marijuana;

• Has agreed to cultivate marijuana for therapeutic use;

• Has never been convicted of a felony or any drug-related offense; and

• Possesses a valid registry identification card.

• Defines “seedling” as a marijuana plant that is less than 6 inches tall (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that an alternative treatment center shall not be limited in the number of seedlings it can possess or cultivate (Sec. 17).

Full Bill Text