New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program is poised for expansion as the result of three new laws that recently went into effect, including one that allows medical providers to certify patients to use the drug for any debilitating condition or symptom.
Matt Simon, a spokesman for GraniteLeaf Cannabis, said Monday the expanded ability to certify people under House Bill 1278 could contribute to a moderate increase in the number of program participants.
“In theory, that expands the program quite a bit, but we’re all sort of waiting to see what will happen in practice,” he said. “Part of it is how many patients will actually see the new laws that have passed.”
GraniteLeaf Cannabis, which has a production facility in Peterborough, is one of three corporations approved by the state to grow and sell medical marijuana. Recreational use of marijuana remains illegal in New Hampshire, which is surrounded by states that have legalized the drug.
New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program is served by seven dispensaries.
GraniteLeaf Cannabis operates dispensaries in Chichester and Merrimack, Sanctuary ATC operates dispensaries in Conway and Plymouth, and Temescal Wellness operates dispensaries in Dover, Keene and Lebanon.
The program now serves about 15,000 people, whose doctors have certified them to receive the drug as a medical treatment.
H/T: www.nhpr.org
