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The New Mexico legislature is considering several bills that address the state’s cannabis industry. With a two-month session held only every other year, there is an opportunity for meaningful changes aimed at strengthening the industry. Among the many bills under consideration, four stand out for their potential impact– both for industry and for consumers seeking high-quality, regulated cannabis products.
HB 10 is a bipartisan bill, supported by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. It addresses a key challenge: the inability of the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) to effectively manage the growing number of operators in New Mexico who are in violation of the Cannabis Act.
This bill proposes the creation of an Enforcement Bureau within the CCD, granting it powers to investigate and act on suspected violations. Key powers include:
Conducting lawful searches of cannabis facilities; Upon issuance of a warrant, taking control of a premises where cannabis is located; Taking cannabis samples for testing; Confiscating suspected adulterated, dangerous, misbranded, or violative products; Destroying products pursuant to applicable law; Issuing a recall order for certain cannabis products; and Arresting violators.
Licensees facing enforcement actions would have 10 days to request an administrative hearing. If found
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