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Easily book your online appointment and share your medical history with a simple intake form.
Consultation With a Licensed Doctor
After your appointment, your doctor will submit your medical certification to the New Mexico Department of Health, after which you'll complete your state application through the online patient portal.
Get Your New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card
Once approved, you'll receive your electronic New Mexico medical marijuana card through the online patient portal to make legal purchases at licensed dispensaries.
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New Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
New Mexico Laws
New Mexico’s medical marijuana program was established in 2007 through the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act and is administered by the New Mexico Department of Health. Patients with qualifying conditions can receive medical marijuana cards and access products through licensed dispensaries.
- Patients must be New Mexico residents.
- Only physicians registered with the program may issue medical recommendations for qualifying conditions.
- New Mexico medical cannabis cards are now electronic-only, accessed through online patient portal.
- Home cultivation prohibited for patients under 21; adults 21+ may grow up to 6 mature plants and 6 seedlings with increased limit for medical patients.
- Primary caregivers may serve up to 4 patients; patients limited to 1 caregiver at a time.
- Out-of-state medical patients have reciprocity rights with same purchase limits.
New Mexico Reform Timeline
2007 – Medical Program Established
- Governor Bill Richardson signs Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, making New Mexico the 12th state to protect medical patients
2018 – Program Expansion
- Department of Health increases cultivator plant limits and streamlines patient application process to address supply shortages.
2019 – Patient Rights Enhancement
- Senate Bill 406 authorizes reciprocity for out-of-state patients and establishes comprehensive employment and civil rights protections.
2021 – Adult-Use Legalization
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs Cannabis Regulation Act, legalizing adult-use cannabis and creating unified regulatory framework.
2022 – Commercial Sales Launch
- First licensed sales of recreational cannabis begin April 1, with Cannabis Control Division overseeing commercial operations.
2025 – Current Program Status
- The program is fully operational with medical cards and established reciprocity program serving both resident and visiting patients.
New Mexico Possession Limits
New Mexico law establishes separate cannabis possession allowances and a unique units system for medical patients versus adult-use consumers, with medical patients receiving significantly higher limits.
- Medical patients may purchase up to 15 ounces (425 units) in any 90-day period tax-free.
- Unit system: 1 unit equals 1 gram dried cannabis or 200 milligrams THC for cannabis products.
- Adult-use consumers (21+) may possess up to 2 ounces flower, 16 grams concentrate, and 800 milligrams edibles.
- Medical patients may carry 425 units outside home; adult-use consumers limited to standard possession amounts.
- Home cultivation limited to adults 21+ for recreational use: up to 6 mature plants and 6 seedlings per person, maximum 12 mature plants per household.
- Registered medical cannabis patients are allowed to cultivate more: up to 4 mature and 12 immature plants (for a total of 16 plants).
- New Mexico medical cannabis cards valid for 2 years from approval date.
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FAQs
Is New Mexico’s medical cannabis program legal?
Yes, the New Mexico medical cannabis program is fully legal under state law since 2007 through the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, making New Mexico the 12th state to protect medical marijuana patients from arrest under state oversight by the Department of Health.
Who qualifies for New Mexico’s medical cannabis program?
New Mexico residents with any of thirty qualifying conditions (including PTSD, severe chronic pain, and various chronic/debilitating conditions) recognized by the Department of Health, qualify for the medical cannabis program.
How much medical cannabis can I purchase in New Mexico?
Medical patients can purchase up to 15 ounces (425 units) in any 90-day period. One unit equals 1 gram of dried cannabis or 200 milligrams of THC for cannabis products. You can track purchases through the online patient portal.
When does my New Mexico medical cannabis card expire?
New Mexico medical cannabis cards are valid for 2 years from the approval date (effective June 2023). Cards are electronic-only and accessed through the online patient portal. Annual recertification is no longer required.
Can I grow medical cannabis at home in New Mexico?
Patients under 21 cannot grow cannabis plants. Adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 mature plants and 6 seedlings per person, with a maximum of 12 mature plants per household. Medical patients can grow a total of 16 plants, 4 mature and 12 seedlings.
Can out-of-state medical patients purchase marijuana in New Mexico?
Yes, New Mexico offers reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana patients. You must present valid ID from your home state and government-issued proof of enrollment in that state's medical cannabis program to register as a reciprocal participant.
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