How To Get A New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card

You may also be required to provide these details to the New Mexico government when you complete your application.

How Does a Caregiver Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card?

Caregivers must be aged 21 or over. Caregiver fills out their own application form, and must be listed on the patient’s application form as well. The link to the application form is at the bottom of this page.

Can a Qualifying Patient Grow Cannabis in New Mexico?

Home cultivation of up to 16 plants (4 mature, 12 immature) may be grown if the patient has the appropriate license.

To apply for a Personal Production License (PPL), you will need to complete a Medical Cannabis Personal Production Application and submit it with a $30 license fee. Fee waivers are available according to federal poverty guidelines.

Are my Details Kept Confidential When I Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card?

Yes. Leafwell is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients. Our online service is HIPAA compliant. Our systems are designed to keep all of your confidential details safe.

Does New Mexico Have Medical Marijuana Reciprocity?

Yes. As of 1st July, 2020, those with a valid medical marijuana identification card (MMIC) from another state can purchase cannabis from a licensed New Mexico dispensary.

Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico

Some counties and municipalities in New Mexico have introduced additional laws. Santa Fe decriminalised small amounts of cannabis back in August 2014, 5 years before the rest of the state. Bernalillo followed suit in September 2014. Albuquerque decriminalised possession of up to one ounce of cannabis in April 2018.

In February 2020, Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution which urged the state legislature to pass the Cannabis regulation Act which would legalize recreational cannabis in the state. We expect the consequences of this to be addressed in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Check back here soon to find the closest clinic to your home. 1978 - Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act passed. Makes New Mexico the first state to pass legislation which allows the medical use of cannabis in some form. The program allowed cancer patients to receive cannabis or THC

2007 - “The Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act” is approved, removing state-level penalties for those who need to use marijuana for medical purposes. This established a Patient Registry Program

March 2019 - A bill to legalize recreational use was passed by the House

July 2019 - Decriminalization came into effect in July. First-time possession of up to half ounce is now a petty misdemeanour which comes with a $50 fine. This law also decriminalized possession of drug paraphernalia. July 2020 - Patients from other states with a medical marijuana program. Identification card system can now use their MMICs in New Mexico dispensaries.

2021 - Recreational cannabis use for adults aged 21 and older became legal

Possession of 8 ounces or more is a felony, and carries with it up to 1.5 years incarceration and/or a fine of $5,000. This is similar to distribution of 100 pounds or less of cannabis for a first offense.

Cultivation without a license is a felony, with 9 years incarceration and a $10,000 fine. Sentence and fine is doubled for any subsequent offenses, or if within a school zone.

Possession of hash or concentrates is a misdemeanor, and can land one in jail for up to 1 year and a $1,000 fine. Distributing or making hash or concentrates is a felony, with up to 3 years’ imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.

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