House Bill 640, which takes effect in 60 days, eliminates criminal penalties for the possession of up to 3/4 of an ounce of cannabis and/or up to five grams of hashish for those ages 18 or older. Under the new law, first time offenders will receive a civil violation punishable by a $100 fine.
Presently, first-time marijuana possession is punishable by up to one year in prison, a potential $2,000 fine, and a criminal record.
New Hampshire is the only New England state that continues to treat minor marijuana possession offenses as a criminal offense.
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