New Mexico Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Both medical and adult-use (recreational) cannabis are legal in New Mexico. The medical marijuana program was established in 2007, and adult-use cannabis was legalized in 2021, with sales beginning in 2022.

Medical Marijuana Card Process

Step 1

Obtain a certification from a qualified healthcare provider.

Medical Eligibility & Consultation Options

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Inclusion Body Myositis
  • Inflammatory autoimmune-mediated arthritis
  • Intractable Nausea/Vomiting
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Severe Chronic Pain
  • Spinal Cord Damage
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • New Mexico allows telemedicine for medical cannabis consultations, including for initial certifications and renewals.

Step 2

Register with the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program.

Step 3

Pay the application fee and submit required documentation.

Patient Registration & Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid New Mexico driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Healthcare provider certification
  • Application fee ($30 as of 2024, with fee waivers available for some patients)
  • Visit the New Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program website
  • Complete the online application
  • Upload required documents, including provider certification
  • Pay the application fee
  • Await approval (processing time typically 30 days)
  • Obtain a new certification from a qualified healthcare provider
  • Submit a renewal application online
  • Pay the renewal fee ($30 as of 2024, with fee waivers available)
  • Renew annually

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