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Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in New Hampshire?

Yes, medical marijuana patients in New Hampshire can have a caregiver. Caregivers must print and mail an application to the New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Program.

 

Caregiver Requirements:

  • Minimum 21 years old.

  • Caregivers must complete the caregiver application.

  • You must be designated as a caregiver on your patient’s application, and the patient must be approved for the Program.

  • Caregivers can serve no more than five patients.

    • There is an exception if the qualifying patient and designated caregiver each live greater than 50 miles from the nearest alternative treatment center, in which case the designated caregiver may assist with the therapeutic use of cannabis for up to 9 qualifying patients.

  • As of July 24, 2022, designated caregivers do not require a criminal background check, but must not have any felony convictions.

  • Caregivers can also be patients.

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