New Mexico has followed suit with some other states by legalizing marijuana for recreational use. June 29, 2021, marked the beginning of the Cannabis Regulation Act, which highlights new rules when it comes to personal possession within the state.
The Cannabis Regulation Act details
There are currently no public areas where the use of cannabis is allowed in New Mexico. Users will have to use cannabis products only on private properties for now. If anyone gets caught with marijuana in public, they could be looking at a civil penalty.
Cannabis can be grown at home with some limitations. As long as it’s only for personal use and not being sold for profit, people can grow up to 12 marijuana plants without a permit.
Retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products has not yet started in New Mexico. The new law states that sales will start no later than April 1, 2022. People interested in being retailers or producers are required to obtain licensing from the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).
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