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Violation Notice: City of ABQ now requires new food permits to sell edibles in dispensaries
Did you get this notice from the City of Albuquerque? If you are a retailer in ABQ, don’t ignore it. Starting this month, the city is now enforcing requirements enacted in 2022 requiring cannabis businesses that manufacture or sell products for consumption to obtain the same food safety permits required in other industries. Manufacturers were…
Will Texas Expand Medical Cannabis? Regulators Hire New Mexico’s Weeds Firm to Help Decide
Albuquerque, NM — The team that helped to build New Mexico’s statutory roadmap to transition from a medical to adult-use cannabis program has been hired by the State of Texas to help evaluate the current state – and advise on possible expansion – of the Texas Compassionate Use Program low-THC medical program. The Texas low-THC…
Make Your Voice Heard at New Mexico’s Cannabis Control Division Upcoming Rule Hearing
Calling all cannabis licensees, stakeholders, and enthusiasts in New Mexico! The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Cannabis Control Division (CCD), is gearing up for an important event that will undoubtedly impact our industry. On August 31, 2023, at 9:00 am, they will host a public rule hearing at the Rio Grande Conference Room…
Staying Cool and Green: Cannabis Cultivation Health and Safety in Hot Weather
As the cannabis industry thrives, many cultivators are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. With the rising temperatures reaching record highs in New Mexico, heat illness is a critical concern that requires special attention. Understanding the risks: Cannabis plants, like most crops, thrive in…
Are you ready for your license renewal? Let’s check.
First, when is your current expiration date? You should begin planning your renewal 90 days ahead and submit no later than 30 days before expiration. Most licensees find that they need to change something in their license or get an updated fire inspection or local business license before renewing their state license. If you aren’t…
How to set up your cannabis excise tax account and pay your retail taxes
You have your retail license, all of your local permits and have set up your point-of-sale (POS) system. You are ready to open your dispsensary, right? Almost. Adult-use Cannabis Retailers who take part in sales MUST set up a special tax account wit the Tax & Revenue Department before starting sales. The State’s online system, the…
Compliance Alert: It’s time to check your labels!
Starting on October 1, all labels must meet the requirements of 16.8.3.12 NMAC. This means that all product labeled under the medical cannabis program will be out of compliance on this date. Is your principal display panel up to date? Do you have the appropriate symbols and warning language? Is your font the right size?…
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