Apply for an New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card

Talk to a licensed New Mexico medical marijuana doctor and get approved or your money back! If you are not approved for medical cannabis by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL

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Legal Status

Medical & Recreational

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

8 oz poss. limit

15 oz/30-day period

Recreational users

Limited

2 oz poss. limit

2 oz purchase limit

State Taxes

Medical patients

5.13%

Recreational users

17.13%

Cultivation

Cultivation

Why Get a New Mexico
Med Card

Access to higher potency strains

Enhanced legal protection

Greater purchase limits

Save over 12-15% on cannabis purchases

Peace of mind

Greater possession limit

New Mexico Savings Explained

Excluded from 12-15% excise tax
+
7.5x greater purchase limits
=
HUGE cash and time savings!

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in NM

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1BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule an appointment to see a medical marijuana doctor in NM through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Provide basic medical history and book your appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor. You will need medical records and the doctor(s) can approve any qualifying condition.

2CONSULT WITH A MMJ DOCTOR

Consult with a doctor for 10-15 minutes to evaluate your ailments and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment. After the appointment is complete and if you are approved, the doctor will fill out a recommendation form for medical marijuana. It is important to note that the provider’s actual signature is required on the second page of the application. Once you have this you can then apply to the state.

3GET APPROVED

Once you are approved, you’ll register with the state and submit an application. The state will process your application, notify you of your approval, and mail your card. The application must be filled out and dropped off in person or mailed to the New Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program.

It is important to include a clear copy of your current New Mexico driver’s license or ID and the clinical note from your provider related to your qualifying medical condition. The original copy of the signatures page is necessary as part of the application as photocopies will not be accepted.

In New Mexico, patient and caregiver medical cannabis cards expire every three years. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation. It is important to submit your renewal application 30-90 days before the expiration date on your card in order to continue your enrollment in the medical cannabis program.

Once you have your card in hand, you can begin purchasing from dispensaries.

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Medical Cannabis Savings Taxes explained and the benefits of getting your medical card in New Mexico

Recreational Marijuana Taxes in New Mexico

17.13% (5.13% sales tax + 12% excise tax)

Medical Marijuana Taxes in New Mexico

5.13%

Savings

Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card

12%

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New Mexico's Cannabis Program - Quick Stats

Total Number of Medical Marijuana Patients:

100,921

This number represents approximately 4.78% of New Mexico's total population.

Number of Licensed Dispensaries:

633

New Mexico medical cannabis patients can purchase and possess up to 15 oz of cannabis over a 30-day period.

Range of Medical Marijuana Products Available:

Dry cannabis flower, tinctures, edibles, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, topicals

All formulations of cannabis are available to medical patients in New Mexico.

Average Price of Medical Marijuana Products:

Approx. $10.14 per gram

The average price of an ounce of cannabis in New Mexico is approximately $284.

Number of Licensed Cultivators and Processors:

1,273

This number represents 351 producers, 415 micro producers, and 507 manufacturers.

Annual Revenue from Marijuana Sales:

$734 million (2023)

Medical marijuana patients in NM save up to 12% in taxes on cannabis purchases.

About Cannabis in New Mexico

In recent New Mexico cannabis news, HB 314 passed both chambers and has been signed by the Governor. House Bill 314 amends the state’s existing marijuana expungement law by permitting residents with past cannabis convictions “to verify whether automatic expungement has occurred and request expedited automatic expungement if eligible charges have not yet been expunged.”

New Mexico’s medical cannabis program dates back to 2007, offering residents of the Land of Enchantment very needed relief from specific medical conditions. The state is diligent in keeping data on residents enrolled in the program, reporting monthly the changes in condition counts and active patients.

As of July 2020, the New Mexico Department of Health reported that there are currently 92,295 active patients and 8,005 personal production license (PPL) card holders. Based on the most current data, PTSD, severe chronic pain, and cancer are the top three conditions, collectively equaling more than 85,000 of the registered patients.

Having been signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) is effective as of June 21, 2021. This is an exciting step as it focuses on recreational cannabis legalization for adults 18 and up. In addition, the CRA has created a comprehensive licensing, taxing, and enforcement regulatory structure for cannabis that will be administered by the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).

The CCD will help with licensing and regulations for both recreational cannabis consumption and the Medical Cannabis Program that was initially created by the Lynn and Eric Compassionate Use Act (LECUA). However, the Medical Cannabis Program patient registry will still be maintained by the New Mexico Department of Health.

Patient Qualifying Conditions and Cost

New Mexico has almost 30 qualifying conditions that make residents eligible for the medical cannabis program. The qualifying conditions include:

Along with having one or more of the qualifying conditions, an eligible patient must also be able to prove they are a New Mexico resident by providing a current driver’s license or state identification card. Additionally, the patient must be at least 18. If a patient is younger, a legal guardian or parent can register for them.

Unlike most states, New Mexico does not charge an annual card registration fee, providing the service gratis.

Lastly, the New Mexico Department of Health permits physician recommendations regarding unlisted conditions, reporting, “If your patient does not have a qualifying condition and you feel they would benefit from the medical use of cannabis, that person can petition the Medical Advisory Board to add their condition to the current list.” These petitions can be accepted at any time.

Consumption of Medical Marijuana in New Mexico

Under the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, the state’s Medical Cannabis Program does not allow patients or caregivers to consume or possess medical marijuana in the following areas:

  •  In a school bus or public vehicle
  •  On school grounds or property
  •  On federal property
  •  On Indian reservations (including casinos and private homes)
  •  In the workplace of the qualified patient’s or primary caregiver’s employment
  • A public park, recreation center, youth center or other public places

Caregivers in New Mexico

Like a patient, a caregiver must also be able to prove they are a New Mexico resident by providing a current driver’s license or state identification card. A caregiver must also undergo a background check, proving they have never been convicted of a felony. There is no annual registration fee to become a caregiver in New Mexico.

If you are applying to be a caregiver for someone under the age of 18, it is important to submit a copy of the patient’s birth certificate as part of your application.

Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in New Mexico

The state of New Mexico allows medical cannabis program patients to both possess a certain amount of cannabis in several forms or cultivate it with a Personal Production License (PPL). If you applied and were approved for a PPL, you will receive a separate PPL card. 

A PPL card expires every year and the renewal must be submitted at least 30 days before the PPL expires. There is a $30 fee to apply for your PPL card every year. Much like your medical cannabis card application, it is important to include original copies of documents instead of photocopies. PPL applications must be mailed or submitted in person.

Possession Limits in New Mexico

If purchasing cannabis, a patient is allowed up to 230 units or 8 ounces over a three-month period. In the state program guide, New Mexico breaks down the amount in detail based on the type of product, including chocolate bars, capsules, tincture oil, and wax. When purchasing dried flower, a unit equals about a gram of product. 

The units of medical cannabis that you purchase are tracked every time you make a purchase at a dispensary. Units that you buy today will fall off your total available unit count after 90 days based on the rolling three-month period.

“All items from an approved dispensary should be labeled with the total amount of THC and number of units,” according to the New Mexico Department of Health. If a caregiver or patient applies for a PPL and is approved, they are permitted to cultivate up to 12 immature plants (non-flowering) and four mature plants (flowering).

The medical cannabis patient guide from the state Department of Health has a patient medical tracker that will help you track doses and what products do or do not work for you. It is important to store all the products you have bought in the original packaging it was in when it was purchased from the dispensary.

How to Renew Your New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card with Veriheal

To renew your New Mexico medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.

How Long Does a Medical Marijuana Card Last in New Mexico?

A medical marijuana card is valid in New Mexico for two years.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a qualified patient, how do I go about getting a New Mexico medical cannabis card?

It’s simple. Use the form at the top of this page to begin the process, and Veriheal will begin setting you up with a physician who can evaluate your health and confirm your condition.

The cost for the medical marijuana evaluation with Veriheal is $199. If you are not approved, we will refund you in full. After approval, you can apply to register with the state for free.

No, the state does not offer any physician referrals, which is why Veriheal has set up shop in the Land of Enchantment to assist residents who wish to apply for a medical cannabis card.

Yes, chronic pain is a qualifying condition.

Yes. As of February 20, 2020, you must be a New Mexico resident to get a medical card in the state. A New Mexico state-issued driver’s license or ID must be included in your application to the state.

That depends on the state you are visiting, which is why it is important to contact the region in order to find out the medical cannabis rules and regulations.

From start to finish, the medical evaluation takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

If you are not approved, then your consultation is free. Veriheal has a network of highly qualified medical practitioners who are willing to evaluate any patient for medical cannabis. We have a very high approval rate; however, if you are not approved, you are refunded in full.

While you will technically be violating federal law, you are not violating NM state law if you are a medical cannabis patient who owns a gun.

To qualify for medical marijuana in New Mexico, patients must be 18 or older (or apply with a designated caregiver), prove residency in the state, and acquire a signed certification for one of NM’s 29 qualifying conditions.

Medical cannabis patients in New Mexico can purchase up to 8 oz a day and up to 15 oz over a 30-day period.

Medical cannabis patients in New Mexico are able to purchase a wide variety of products at their local dispensary. Products include dry cannabis flower, edibles, pre-rolls, vaporizers, concentrates, topicals and tinctures.

Data Last Updated 03/05/2024

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