Is recreational weed 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

Recreational marijuana remains illegal under New Mexico’s state law. Possession of 1 ounce or less is a misdemeanor and susceptible to a maximum fine of $100 and up to 15 days in jail for the first offense. Second offenses are subject to maximum fines of $1,000 and up to 1 year in jail. New Mexico’s personal use marijuana laws are less severe than those of most states. read more

The New Mexico Marijuana Legalization Amendment did not appear on the November 8, 2016 ballot in New Mexico as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. The measure would have legalized the possession and personal use of marijuana by persons twenty-one years of age or older. read more