Here is an overview of the medical marijuana laws in New Mexico:
- 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 an ounce is now a petty misdemeanor with a $50 fine. This law also decriminalized the possession of drug paraphernalia
- July 2020 – Patients from other states with a medical marijuana program and identification card system can now use their MMICs in New Mexico dispensaries.
- 2021 - Recreational use is legalized, with sales pending.
- April 2020 - The first recreational adult-use stores open in New Mexico.
- January 2023 - Anxiety was officially added as one of the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana cards.
- June 2023 - Insomnia was officially added as one of the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana cards.