September 2019
Public Hearing — Qualifying Medical Conditions for the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis
The Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board and the DHHS Therapeutic Cannabis Program will hold a public hearing to gather input from the public on proposed additions to the list of qualifying medical conditions for the therapeutic use of cannabis.

Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: DHHS, Brown Building, Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH [directions]
Written Comment Period Ends: Wednesday, October 2
Contact: Michael Holt, (603) 271-9234, Michael.Holt@dhhs.nh.gov

The following medical conditions are under consideration as qualifying medical conditions for the therapeutic use of cannabis:

• Insomnia
  
• Anxiety
  
• Opioid Use Disorder
  
• Tick-Borne Illnesses
  

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August 2019
NH Physician Assistants Allowed to Certify Patients for the Therapeutic Cannabis Program
Starting on August 20, 2019, the Therapeutic Cannabis Program will begin accepting Written Certifications that have been signed by physician assistants who are licensed in New Hampshire. Governor Sununu signed into law HB 350, which adds physician assistants to the list of NH provider types that are allowed to certify patients for NH’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program. The Written Certification for the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis has been updated to reflect this change.

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July 2019

Sanctuary ATC opens a second dispensary location in Conway, NH

Sanctuary ATC is opening a second dispensary location in Conway, New Hampshire, located at 234 White Mountain Highway. The first day of operation is Saturday, July 6, and their open hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please see Sanctuary ATC’s website for more information.

Qualifying patients currently registered with Sanctuary ATC in Plymouth will be able to access both dispensary locations and will not have to register separately for the Conway location or change ATCs.

Those qualifying patients registered with a different ATC who want to change their ATC may do so by completing and submitting the Change of Information / Lost Card form.

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March 2019
Hospice Care Exemption to 3-Month Provider-Patient Relationship
Written Certification for the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis has been updated to reflect a recent law change (SB 384, Laws of 2018) that creates an exemption to the requirement for a 3-month relationship between a patient and the patient’s certifying medical provider. A 3-month provider-patient relationship is not required if the patient is enrolled in hospice care or is eligible for hospice care.

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