A 23-member task force has issued explicit policy recommendations to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham regarding the legalization and regulation of cannabis. The Press Secretary for the Governor says, “The next steps will be to incorporate the recommendations of this working group into balanced legislation and working to win the support of legislators and stakeholders ahead of the session.”
Category: New Mexico
Low-Level Marijuana Possession Offenses Now Decriminalized in New Mexico
As of today, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico is no longer be classified as a criminal offense.
New Mexico: New Marijuana Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect Next Week
Beginning on Monday, July 1, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico will no longer be classified as a criminal offense.
States Enact Legislation Facilitating Expungement For Low-Level Crimes
Governors in two western states have signed legislation into law to facilitate the process of permitting those past criminal convictions to have their records expunged.
New Mexico: Governor Signs Law Decriminalizing Minor Marijuana Possession
Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. The law takes effect on July 1, 2019.
New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills
State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients.
Study: Medical Cannabis Registrants More Likely To Cease Using Opioids Compared To Non-Participants
Chronic pain patients enrolled in a statewide medical cannabis access program are significantly more likely to either reduce or cease their use of opioids as compared to non-enrolled patients suffering from similar pain conditions, according to data published online in the journal PLOS One.
New Mexico: Governor Vetoes Bill To Expand State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has vetoed legislation, House Bill 527, which would have greatly expanded the state’s decade-old medical cannabis program. This is the third marijuana-related bill the Governor has vetoed this legislative session.
NORML’s Legislative Round Up February 19th, 2016
Legislation around the country continues to move forward and more measures are being introduced every day! We have updates from , Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. Click here to see what the latest in marijuana law reform is this week.
NORML’s Legislative Round Up February 12th, 2016
We’ve got news from all levels of government this week! International, federal, state, and local law reform changes are all being considered. Click here to see if any pending reforms would affect you or your community!