Bill > HB346

This bill amends New Mexico's Hemp Manufacturing Act to establish comprehensive regulations for hemp products and cannabinoids, focusing on defining and controlling hemp-related activities. The legislation introduces new definitions for terms like "consumer", "hemp finished product", "hemp retailer", and critically defines "semi-synthetic cannabinoids" and "synthetic cannabinoids", which are now banned from manufacturing and sale. Starting July 1, 2025, the Environmental Improvement Board will be responsible for creating rules governing hemp extracts, hemp finished products, and hemp retailers, including requirements for product labeling, facility registration, purchasing, storage, and recordkeeping. The bill mandates that hemp finished products cannot contain more than 0.3% THC (or the federal legal limit) and prohibits the receipt, possession, advertising, marketing, or sale of semi-synthetic and synthetic cannabinoids. Hemp manufacturers and retailers who violate these provisions can face penalties including civil fines up to $1,000, potential permit suspension or revocation, and criminal charges as a petty misdemeanor. The bill also maintains provisions for tribal sovereignty, allowing federally recognized tribes to develop their own hemp production plans, and declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=346&year=25