Is marijuana legal in new mexico?

The recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in New Mexico and can result in a fine or jail time, depending on the amount of weed and whether it’s a first or second offense. New Mexico became the 12th state to allow medical cannabis with the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act in 2007. read more

Santa Fe eliminated criminal penalties associated with marijuana possession in 2014. Albuquerque, the state’s largest city, decriminalized up to 1 ounce of marijuana in 2018. Medical Marijuana in New Mexico. Voters of New Mexico approved the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act in 2007 to legalize medical marijuana. read more

Yes, primary caregiver is designated by patient's practitioner as necessary to take responsibility for managing the well-being of a qualified patient with respect to the medical use of cannabis. Primary caregiver must be a resident of New Mexico. The caregiver must be 18 years of age or older. read more