“New Mexico joins an ever-growing list of states that have realized the failures of marijuana prohibition and the harms it brings to their communities and citizens.”
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New Mexico: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization Measures to Governor’s Desk
Land of Enchantment Becomes Second State This Week to End Prohibition Following NY
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Marijuana Legalization Expected to Advance This Week in Key States
A handful of key states are poised to advance adult use marijuana legalization proposals this week.
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New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline
“Lawmakers, for the moment, have once again failed to deliver common sense marijuana policy reform for the people of New Mexico, an overwhelming majority of whom support legalizing cannabis for adults.”
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New Mexico: House Lawmakers Approve Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Proposal
The measure, approved by a 39 to 31 vote, would allow adults to purchase at least two ounces of marijuana at a time and cultivate up to six mature plants for personal use.
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States to Watch in 2021: New Mexico
According to statewide polling data, 72 percent of New Mexico residents said they favor a proposal to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis sales.
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Which States Are Poised to Advance Marijuana Legalization Reforms in 2021?
Of the 15 states that have now enacted adult-use legalization, 13 have done so by voter initiative. Many states, however, do not offer a citizens’ initiative option — meaning that the only way to enact substantive marijuana reform is through the legis…
New Mexico: Governor’s Task Force Issues Adult-Use Marijuana Recommendations
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.”
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.