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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Unless otherwise provided in the Cannabis Regulation Act, it is unlawful for a person without a license to intentionally produce cannabis products except as provided in this section.
B. A person twenty-one years of age or older who intentionally produces:
(1) more than six and up to twelve mature or immature cannabis plants shall be issued a penalty assessment pursuant to Section 31-19A-1 NMSA 1978 and is subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00); and
(2) more than twelve mature or immature cannabis plants is guilty of a fourth degree felony and may be sentenced as provided in Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.
C. A person who is eighteen years of age or older but less than twenty-one years of age who intentionally produces:
(1) up to six mature or immature cannabis plants shall be issued a penalty assessment pursuant to Section 31-19A-1 NMSA 1978 and is subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00);
(2) more than six mature or immature cannabis plants and up to twelve mature or immature cannabis plants is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978; and
(3) more than twelve mature or immature cannabis plants is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.
D. A person who is less than eighteen years of age who intentionally produces cannabis products is guilty of a civil violation and shall be subject to:
(1) attendance at a four-hour evidence-based drug education and legal rights program at no cost to the minor; or
(2) four hours of community service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 26. Drugs and Cosmetics § 26-2C-27. Personal production of cannabis; penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-26-drugs-and-cosmetics/nm-st-sect-26-2c-27/
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