When we last partnered with NAMI NH in May 2022, we raised over $4,000. This year, we are collecting cash donations in the dispensaries throughout May, and GraniteLeaf will match the donations up to $2,000.

Our team at GraniteLeaf understands the challenges of different mental health struggles. Many of our patients find that cannabis helps with their anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, some people may not find cannabis to be beneficial for their mental health.

You can learn more about Cannabis and Anxiety and Cannabis and Depression on our website or from the handouts we offer in the dispensaries.

Please help us support NAMI NH and mental health awareness this May!

April Outreach Update

Our campaign to support Pope Memorial SPCA in April was a huge success!

Merrimack slightly edged out Chichester, collecting a total of $966.62. Chichester was only slightly behind, collecting $953.75 for a total of $1920.37.

GraniteLeaf is matching those contributions and rounding up to $4,000. Many thanks to all the patients and caregivers who supported this worthy cause!

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Understanding Cultivar Effects 

When selecting cannabis products, it’s helpful to have an idea of the potential effects and benefits. While everyone’s experience with cannabis is unique, there are some general indicators that can help guide your choices. 

Traditional labels like indica, sativa, and hybrid can offer some direction, but they may not accurately predict how a specific cultivar will make you feel. 

To better understand and communicate the effects of our cultivars, we rely on three key factors: 

• Breeder-provided cultivar information (genetic lineage, etc.) 
• Cannabinoid and terpene testing results (in NH, every batch is lab-tested) 
• Reported experiences from our patients  

Updated Effect Terminology 

Along with a refreshed look, we’re also refining the language we use to describe cultivar effects. 

Previously, we used terms like sedating, calming, stimulating, and uplifting. While helpful, we’ve found that more familiar, experience-based terms better reflect how patients describe their experiences. 

Our updated effect terminology includes: 

• Pain Relief  
• Hungry
• Sleepy
• Relaxed
• Blissful
• Creative
• Energetic

Where to Find Cultivar Information 

We’re committed to making it easier for you to find the right products for your needs. Here’s where you can explore cultivar effects: 

Cultivar Guide 
One of the best ways to view the common effects of our cultivars in one place. You can find copies in our dispensaries and on our website. 

Bud Bar 
An interactive way to explore our cultivars through sight and smell. We’re updating our display cards to include lineage, pricing tier, terpene profile, and common effect icons. 

Online Menu 
Our menu is a powerful tool for browsing products and placing orders. We’re enhancing it with clearer, more accessible cultivar effect details. 

Here’s an overview of what you will see at our bud bar on your next visit:

If you’re looking for more personalized recommendations, our team is always happy to help at the counter, or you can schedule a consultation with one of our patient educators. 

We hope these updates make it easier for you to find products that work best for you!

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Patients who visit our Merrimack dispensary will probably recognize Judy. She joined the team in 2019, back when we were Prime ATC, and recently celebrated 7 years with us. We are grateful for all the joy that Judy has brought to our patients and to all the people she has worked with over the years. 

Judy can often be found in the front office greeting patients and checking them in. She also spends time consulting with new and existing patients who want more in-depth information and recommendations. As a patient educator, she is always happy to share her knowledge about our products and their potential therapeutic benefits.   

When Judy first started with us, she found that this job brought her joy after losing a loved one. She loves learning things from younger team members, and she “teaches them a couple of wise things” in return.  

Her biggest accomplishment over the seven years she’s been here was overcoming adversity during COVID. She was a part of the team that ensured patients still received their therapeutic cannabis during those uncertain times. She loves the work she does and finds there are “many more good days than bad.”  

The products that Judy has found to be the most beneficial are the tinctures because they are great for going “low and slow.” Specific GraniteLeaf products that she likes include the THCA/THC tincture, fast-acting edibles, and the Funk MTN flower.  

Helping people is what really keeps her going. Her favorite thing about her job is when patients come to her and tell her that cannabis “changed their lives.” She loves working for GraniteLeaf, and says she doesn’t want to work anywhere else. 

Her general advice for patients is that “moderation in everything is key.”   

If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Judy in Merrimack, call 603-262-5035. You can also talk with her more at our monthly Patient Support Group! 

Thank you for all you do, Judy!  

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Next, we are turning our attention to Hillsborough County and incentivizing donations from community members and local businesses with a raffle of tickets to the 2026 Northlands Music Festival, which will take place in Swanzey June 19-21. Online donors will be eligible for one raffle ticket for every $5 donated.

• 1st Prize: 2 VIP Weekend Passes

• 2nd & 3rd Prize: 2 General Admission Weekend Passes

Throughout February and March, GraniteLeaf collected $3,349 in donations at our dispensaries in Chichester and Merrimack. The company matched these donations and added an extra $3,015 to reach the Merrimack County goal of $9,713. The campaign will continue to accept tax-deductible donations online for Hillsborough County until the end of April. Undue Medical Debt branded envelopes informing recipients that some or all of their medical debt has been erased will begin arriving after the campaign ends.

Nationally, more than 100 million people are burdened by medical debt to the tune of $220 billion. This includes about 1 in every 9 people in New Hampshire. The average person with medical debt in collections in Hillsborough County carries a balance of over $1,100. 

If you’d like to help eliminate burdensome medical debts in Hillsborough County, please donate now and share our campaign page with others!

More About Undue Medical Debt

Undue Medical Debt is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 by former debt collectors. To date Undue has acquired — and abolished — over $40 billion of burdensome medical debt, helping over 27 million families and addressing a major social determinant of health. Undue purchases debts for a fraction of their face value in bundled portfolios and partners with individuals, faith-based organizations, local and state governments, foundations and corporations to empower donors by converting every dollar contributed into $100 of medical debt relief on average.

Medical debt relief is source-based, meaning only qualifying debts sourced from provider partners like hospitals or collection agencies can be erased. Therefore debt relief cannot be requested and individuals are notified by mail out of the blue. The criteria for debt relief are income-based. Debt relief recipients must be four times (400%) or below the federal poverty level or have medical debt that is 5% or more of their annual income. For more info on Undue’s model, visit: UndueMedicalDebt.org/faq

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The 2026 edition of our sale will begin Friday, April 17, and continue through Monday, April 20, while supplies last.

Here are the details:

• 20% off select flower:
  • Beach Cake, Burnt Orange, Clientele Kush, Dark Rainbow 2.0
• 20% off select 1g pre-rolls:
  • “Atlantic Oranges,” “Orange Zuddz,” “Rainbow Mints,” Zuddz*
• 20% off all concentrates and vapes (excluding live rosin)
• 20% off all edibles, tinctures, and topicals
• 15% off all live rosin budder, jam, and vapes
• 15% off all accessories
• Spend $150 or more, get a $10 coupon for next visit (valid April 21 – June 30, may not be combined with other sales or promotions)

Additionally, we will offer 2X loyalty points on all purchases throughout the Four Days of 420 sale!

*Three of these are blended pre-rolls containing two cultivars each: “Atlantic Oranges” (Burnt Orange + Beach Cake), “Orange Zuddz” (Burnt Orange + Zuddz), “Rainbow Mints” (Dark Rainbow 2.0 + Modified Mints).

Seniors, military veterans, and patients enrolled in the Compassionate Care Program will receive an additional 10% discount. Sale may not be combined with other discounts or loyalty points redemptions. While supplies last. No rainchecks. Orders must be picked up by end of sale to receive discounts and 2x loyalty points.

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Located in Concord, their facility serves as both an animal shelter and a clinic providing essential services such as vaccinations. They also operate a pet food pantry for owners who need temporary assistance feeding their pets. In addition, they offer valuable resources and education to help prevent animal cruelty and neglect in the community. 

On Saturday, April 11, Pope Memorial SPCA will host their annual Dirty Paws 5K. This fun, community-centered event raises funds to support homeless pets and programs focused on preventing animal cruelty. The race will begin at the Banks Humane Education Center, located at 95 Silk Farm Road in Concord. 

Throughout the month of April, we will be collecting cash donations at both of our locations, and GraniteLeaf will match all donations up to a total of $2,000. We encourage you to join us in supporting Pope Memorial SPCA and making a meaningful difference for animals in need. 

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SB 468, which would allow each alternative treatment center (ATC) to operate one secure, well-regulated greenhouse, had previously been recommended for interim study (a.k.a. “a polite death”) by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The chairman of Senate Judiciary, Sen. Bill Gannon, spoke on the Senate floor yesterday and urged his colleagues not to pass the bill. Fortunately, his argument that allowing a few greenhouses might cause serious problems did not prevail. Sen. Howard Pearl and Sen. Tara Reardon spoke in favor of the bill, arguing that greenhouse cultivation would help reduce prices for New Hampshire patients. Ultimately, ten Republican senators joined all eight Democratic senators in voting to overturn the committee. The bill was subsequently approved in a voice vote.

(If you’d like to watch the Senate debate and vote on this bill, the video is available here.)

We are very grateful to the 18 senators who stood up for SB 468. Here is the full list:

• Sen. David Rochefort
• Sen. Timothy Lang
• Sen. Mark McConkey
• Sen. David Watters
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss
• Sen. James Gray
• Sen. Daniel Innis (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Tim McGough
• Sen. Kevin Avard
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald
• Sen. Tara Reardon (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Keith Murphy
• Sen. Howard Pearl (prime sponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Victoria Sullivan
• Sen. Pat Long
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
• Sen. Debra Altschiller

Additionally, here are the six senators (all Republicans) who voted to kill the bill:

• Sen. Ruth Ward
• Sen. Denise Ricciardi
• Senate President Sharon Carson
• Senate Majority Leader Regina Birdsell
• Sen. Daryl Abbas
• Sen. Bill Gannon

If your senator voted in favor of SB 468, feel free to send them a “thank you” email! You can find your senator’s contact information here.

What’s Next for SB 468

We are confident that SB 468 will pass the House sometime in the next two months. If the House approves it with no changes, it will proceed to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk, and she will have three options: sign it, veto it, or allow it to become law without her signature.

If she vetoes the bill, we would need 2/3 majorities in both the House and Senate in order to override the veto.

If she signs it or allows it to become law, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would begin developing regulations specific to greenhouse cultivation. After the regulations have been adopted, ATCs would be invited to “submit a detailed proposal to the department… which shall include the alternative treatment center’s plan to reduce energy costs and provide lower prices for registered qualifying patients.” Finally, before approving an ATC’s greenhouse proposal, DHHS would solicit input from the community where the greenhouse would be located.

In other words, the impact of this bill would not be immediate. However, once greenhouses are finally up and running, ATCs will be able to produce therapeutic cannabis much more efficiently, enabling us to offer lower prices. We look forward to proceeding with this plan, assuming the bill does become law in 2026.

As always, we will keep you posted as the legislative session continues to progress. Thanks for reading!

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You might think it would be a no-brainer for our state to allow cultivation in secure greenhouses, but some legislators don’t seem to care about reducing costs for patients. This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-1 to recommend against passage of SB 468, which would simply allow each ATC to operate one greenhouse, subject to appropriate regulations.

Despite the committee’s recommendation, the bill will still receive a vote in the full Senate next week. If you’d like to help bring down therapeutic cannabis prices in N.H., please consider asking your state senator to support SB 468. You can find your senator’s contact information here.

Win or lose, we are grateful to Sen. Howard Pearl for sponsoring SB 468, and we’d also like to thank the bipartisan team of cosponsors: Sen. Donovan Fenton, Sen. Dan Innis, Sen. Tara Reardon, Rep. Yury Polozov, Rep. Lucy Weber, Rep. Mark McLean, and Rep. Karen Ebel.

Two Legalization Bills Die in House

Usually, adult-use legalization bills fare well in the N.H. House and get clobbered in the Senate. But not last week! The lower chamber took the unusual step of allowing 74 bills to die without a vote, including two cannabis bills:

• HB 1235 (Sullivan) would have legalized possession of cannabis for adults.
• CACR 19 (Wheeler) would have established a Constitutional right for adults to possess modest amounts of cannabis for personal use, if approved by voters in the November election.

As a result, cannabis legalization is now officially dead for 2026, and N.H. residents will not have an opportunity to vote on it in November.

Updates on Other Pending Legislation

Here is a list of other cannabis-related bills that have been considered this session and their current status:

• SB 400 (Gannon) would change a general requirement for the Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board (TCMOB) to an onerous and annual requirement, requiring them to review evidence for all qualifying medical conditions on an annual basis. PASSED SENATE WITH AMENDMENT – TCMOB WOULD HAVE TO REVIEW EVIDENCE EVERY TWO YEARS INSTEAD OF ANNUALLY. ADVANCED TO HOUSE.
• SB 461 (Fenton) would clarify the definition of hemp, limiting “total THC concentration” to .3%, and including “tetrahydrocannabinolic acid,” bringing these aspects of N.H. hemp policy into better alignment with the new federal policy. PASSED SENATE, ADVANCED TO HOUSE.
• SB 462 (Murphy) would attempt to establish a modest state-level second amendment protection for registered patients. RECOMMENDED FOR “INTERIM STUDY” BY SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
• SB 479 (Innis) would allow alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to operate as for-profit entities. VOTED “INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE” IN SENATE JUDICIARY, TABLED IN SENATE.
• SB 485 (Lang) would have authorized the Liquor Commission to regulate the sale of hemp-derived THC products, which would be limited to 15mg of THC per serving. RECOMMENDED FOR “INTERIM STUDY” BY SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
• SB 624 (Gannon) would prohibit the possession and sale of hemp-derived products containing more than .3% THC, establishing an enforcement mechanism through the Liquor Commission and establishing penalties for both sale and personal possession. PASSED SENATE, ADVANCED TO HOUSE.
• SB 650 (Rochefort) would enable ATCs to purchase CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabinoids from hemp companies for use in N.H. therapeutic cannabis products. RECOMMENDED FOR “INTERIM STUDY” BY SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
• HB 54 (Thomas) is identical to SB 479. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY.
• HB 186 (Sullivan) would have legalized possession and limited home cultivation of cannabis for adults, and it would have established a regulated market for adult-use cannabis. TABLED IN SENATE. 
• HB 651 (Fenton) would have legalized and regulated adult-use cannabis. TABLED IN SENATE.
• HB 1446 (Mannion) would attempt to establish robust state-level second amendment protections for registered patients. TABLED IN HOUSE.

Thank you for taking time to become informed about cannabis policy reform efforts in New Hampshire!

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The event took place at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. For those who were unable to attend, we are pleased to report that the conference sessions are now available on video. You can now find all seven sessions here on GraniteLeaf’s YouTube channel. Please share these videos with anybody you know who might be interested!

Cannabis at the Capitol: Past, Present, and Future

GraniteLeaf’s Matt Simon kicked off the conference with a moving tribute to the patients who advocated for therapeutic cannabis between 2008-2015. If you aren’t aware of this history, we strongly suggest that you watch “Patients, NOT Criminals.”

Next, Dr. Jerry Knirk and Therapeutic Cannabis Program (TCP) Administrator Michael Holt delivered a very informative presentation titled “How It Started, How It’s Going, and Considerations for the Future.” They shared insights into how the program has developed over time and explored policy considerations that could impact the TCP moving forward.

Insightful Panel Discussions

The conference brought together some very knowledgeable panelists from around the state and region. The first panel, “What Can N.H. Learn from Other States?”, featured cannabis regulators and policy experts from neighboring states. They engaged in a thoughtful discussion of how cannabis policies are working in our region and what New Hampshire might learn from our neighbors.

For the next panel, “Meet the ATCs,” a representative from each of New Hampshire’s three Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) spoke briefly about their efforts to serve patients.

After a lunch break, the conference resumed with “Share Your Story.” Coordinated by GraniteLeaf’s Alicia Bennett, this session gave patients the opportunity to share their experiences with therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire. As always, it was very beneficial to hear the patients’ perspective!

For the final panel of the day, “Cannabis in Practice,” we got to hear important insights from several New Hampshire medical professionals. This excellent panel included representatives of the Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board and other medical providers who have certified patients for the TCP.

Keynote: From Data to Dosing

Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Riley Kirk closed out the conference with her excellent keynote presentation: “From Data to Dosing: Current Research to Advance Personalized Cannabis Care.”

Many thanks to all who helped make the inaugural N.H. Cannabis Conference such a big success! In particular, we would like to thank VTSU-Lyndon student Asher Ballentine (Comm. & Journalism ’26) and Tim Egan of the VTSU Cannabis Studies Certification Program for volunteering to edit the videos.

Save the Date: September 12!

Planning has already begun for the second New Hampshire Cannabis Conference. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12!

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• 1:30pm: SB 624 (Gannon) would prohibit the possession and sale of hemp-derived products containing more than .3% THC, establishing an enforcement mechanism through the Liquor Commission and establishing penalties for both sale and personal possession.

• 1:40pm: SB 650 (Rochefort) would would enable ATCs to purchase CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabinoids from hemp companies for use in N.H. therapeutic cannabis products. This would enable ATCs to offer a broader range of products including CBD, CBG, etc., at lower cost.

• 2pm: HB 186 (Sullivan) would legalize possession and limited home cultivation of cannabis for adults, and it would establish a regulated market for adult-use cannabis. This bill takes a thoughtful approach to therapeutic cannabis policy, including provisions intended to ensure patients will not be left behind in the transition to adult-use. (Unfortunately, the bill has no real chance of becoming law in 2026.)

If you’d like to share your thoughts with the committee but can’t attend the hearings in person, it’s easy to sign in from home. Just visit the Senate’s remote sign-in page and follow these simple steps:

1. Select the date (February 10)
2. Select the committee (Judiciary)
3. Select the bill number
4. Indicate your position on the bill and (optionally) share any comments or written testimony

Updates on Pending Legislation

• SB 400 (Gannon) would change a general requirement for the Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board (TCMOB) to an onerous and annual requirement, requiring them to review evidence for all qualifying medical conditions on an annual basis. PASSED SENATE WITH AMENDMENT – TCMOB WOULD HAVE TO REVIEW EVIDENCE EVERY TWO YEARS INSTEAD OF ANNUALLY.
• SB 461 (Fenton) would clarify the definition of hemp, limiting “total THC concentration” to .3%, and including “tetrahydrocannabinolic acid,” bringing these aspects of N.H. hemp policy into better alignment with the new federal policy. PASSED SENATE, ADVANCED TO HOUSE.
• SB 462 (Murphy) would attempt to establish a modest state-level second amendment protection for registered patients. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
• SB 468 (Pearl) would allow each ATC to operate one greenhouse, subject to regulations and restrictions. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
• SB 479 (Innis) would allow alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to operate as for-profit entities. VOTED “INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE” (3-2) IN SENATE JUDICIARY, PENDING IN SENATE.
• SB 485 (Lang) would authorize the Liquor Commission to regulate the sale of hemp-derived THC products, which would be limited to 15mg of THC per serving. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY. SPONSOR TOLD COMMITTEE HE NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE BILL DUE TO CHANGES IN FEDERAL LAW.
• HB 1235 (Sullivan) would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 10 grams of cannabis concentrates. PENDING IN HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
• CACR 19 (Wheeler) would establish a Constitutional right to possess modest amounts of cannabis for personal use. PENDING IN HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
• HB 651 (Fenton) would legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis. TABLED IN SENATE.
• HB 1446 (Mannion) would attempt to establish robust state-level second amendment protections for registered patients. TABLED IN HOUSE.

Thank you for taking time to become informed about cannabis policy reform efforts in New Hampshire!

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