Navigating Cannabis Zoning And Regs

Anyone contemplating operating an alternative treatment center and registering to sell cannabis for therapeutic purposes in NH will find state statute does not contain an extensive list of restrictions as to where a treatment center can be located, how it advertises its services, and what it can do onsite.

At first glance, the statute appears to contain only a few restrictions. For example, under state law, a treatment facility cannot be located in a residential district or within a pre-existing designated drug-free school zone. While this may seem simple enough, don't be fooled. The statute contains one sentence that opens a whole host of complex issues. Specifically, the NH Department of Health and Human Services must consider, among other things, compliance with local zoning laws in evaluating applications for alternative treatment center registration certificates.