New Mexico Statutes Chapter 9. Executive Department § 9-16-17. Enforcement bureau;  enforcement agents;  peace officers

A. The “enforcement bureau” is established within the office of the superintendent and shall be directed by a bureau chief appointed by the superintendent pursuant to Section 9-16-8 NMSA 1978 and who shall report to the superintendent.

B. The department shall employ enforcement agents to enforce laws and administrative rules within the scope of the Cannabis Regulation Act.

C. The bureau chief and enforcement agents employed by the department within the enforcement bureau shall be peace officers and shall have the powers and duties afforded peace officers.  The enforcement agents shall report to the bureau chief.  The superintendent shall be responsible for final employment decisions for enforcement agents.  The bureau chief and enforcement agents shall meet the qualifications for certification pursuant to Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978.

D. The enforcement bureau shall investigate alleged violations of law and report its findings to the superintendent and the director of the cannabis control division of the department.