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New Mexico has recently followed the likes of Arizona, New Jersey, Virginia, and New York in becoming the 17
th state
to legalize adult use cannabis. Indeed, New Mexico became the
second state in 24 hours to legalize adult use cannabis,
following New York's efforts the day before. Specifically, HB 2, passed the Senate and House by a vote of
22-15 and 38-32 respectively.
The fundamental provisions of the adult-use law passed by New
Mexico include:
Adults 21 and over may purchase and
possess up to: (1) two ounces of cannabis; (2) 16 grams of cannabis