Marijuana Laws
New Mexico Marijuana Laws Made Easy for You
April 17, 2018 - Marijuana Laws
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment (Except with Weed)
They may share a border with the fully legalized state of Colorado, but New Mexico still isn’t too keen on having their residents in possession of marijuana. The New Mexico marijuana laws are set so that first-time possession is a misdemeanor offense. On the bright side, it only gets you a $100 fine or 15 days incarceration.
Medical marijuana in New Mexico was approved in 2007, with governor Bill Richardson stating that he doesn’t see an issue with using it as medicine. Is marijuana legal in New Mexico? Not yet, but the fight is there!
Current Legal Status in New Mexico
- Medical Marijuana in New Mexico: Legal since 2007
- Recreational New Mexico Marijuana Laws: Still Illegal
- Policy group(s) active in state: NORML
- Politician(s) leading legislative reform: Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Javier Martínez
- Top brand(s) based in state: Minerva Canna Group, R. Greenleaf Organics
- Total sales of medical marijuana in 2016: $50.6 million
A new bill to change the New Mexico marijuana laws to allow recreational possession and a commercial market was presented this year, but Javier Martínez, one of the lawmakers that introduced the bill, doesn’t believe it will pass. The best thing to do now? Enjoy the access to medical marijuana in New Mexico that is currently legal, and contact lawmakers about legalization, so you can get your hands on the best edibles out there.
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