Legal Landscape

Recreational and Medical Cannabis Legalization: In New Mexico, the law permits the legal use of cannabis for both recreational and medical purposes:

• Residents who are 21 years of age or older have the right to purchase and possess cannabis for personal, recreational use. Concurrently, the state provides a medical cannabis program for registered patients.

• Those with qualifying medical conditions, as defined by New Mexico regulations, have access to this program. Through it, the state ensures that these patients can obtain and use medical cannabis as a part of their treatment regimens.

• The legal framework in New Mexico facilitates responsible consumption and aims to meet the needs of a diverse range of cannabis users, ensuring that those who require it for health reasons have the necessary support, while adults seeking recreational use can do so within the bounds of the law.

Purchase and Possession Limits: Individuals must be 21 or older to purchase cannabis in New Mexico. Possession limits include up to 2 ounces of cannabis for recreational users and a 90-day supply for medical patients.

Home Cultivation: New Mexicans can grow up to six cannabis plants for personal use, but penalties exist for exceeding legal limits.