Cannabis Resources/Regulations/New Mexico

New Mexico

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for New Mexico.

Adult-Use

BioTrack

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Cannabis Control Division

Tracking System

BioTrack

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Dec 8, 2025

Regulatory Overview

New Mexico Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in New Mexico. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Cannabis Control Division

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Seed-to-Sale System

New Mexico uses BioTrack for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Adult-Use

New Mexico has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About New Mexico

Adult-use sales began April 2022

BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking

Delivery permitted statewide

Micro-license category available

Official Sources

CCD Official Site

Regulatory Details

New Mexico Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in New Mexico.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower2 oz

Concentrates16g

Edibles800mg THC

Periodper transaction

Medical

Other15 oz of usable cannabis

Period90-day period

Medical purchases exempt from excise and gross receipts tax.

Tax Rates

State Excise13% (as of July 2025; increases 1% annually to 18% in 2030)

State Sales5.0% base gross receipts tax (varies by location)

Medical cannabis exempt from excise and gross receipts tax.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

6 mature and 6 immature plants per household

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients have higher limits and tax exemptions.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Homogeneity

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Residual solvents

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Opaque, resealable, compostable/recyclable

Universal THC symbol (min 1/2 inch)

Warning labels

Allergen warnings

Poison control number

No appeal to children

License Types

Cannabis Producer

Cultivation of cannabis

Cannabis Manufacturer

Processing into edibles and concentrates

Cannabis Retailer

Retail sale to consumers

Cannabis Courier

Transporting and delivering products

Testing Laboratory

Testing for potency and contaminants

Integrated Microbusiness

Single-premise with max 200 mature plants

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for New Mexico

Licensing

Obtain license from NM Regulation and Licensing Department

Sales

Verify customer age with valid ID

Enforce purchase limits

2 oz flower, 16g concentrates, 800mg THC edibles

Reporting

Collect and remit 13% excise tax plus applicable GRT

Inventory

Submit all products for mandatory testing

Track all cannabis through seed-to-sale system

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in New Mexico

WebJoint provides the compliance tools New Mexico operators need to stay audit-ready and run smooth operations.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

New Mexico Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in New Mexico.

Yes, New Mexico has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Cannabis Control Division. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 2 oz of flower, 16g of concentrates, and 800mg THC of edibles per per transaction. Medical purchases exempt from excise and gross receipts tax.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in New Mexico. The limit is 6 mature and 6 immature plants per household.

Cannabis products in New Mexico are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 13% (as of July 2025; increases 1% annually to 18% in 2030). State sales tax is 5.0% base gross receipts tax (varies by location). Medical cannabis exempt from excise and gross receipts tax.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in New Mexico. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, New Mexico requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Homogeneity, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Residual solvents.

New Mexico uses BioTrack as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with major tracking platforms to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in New Mexico. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for New Mexico's regulatory requirements.