Cannabis Program
The New Mexico Environment Department regulates manufacturers of edible cannabis products throughout New Mexico. Our focus is primarily to assure food safety so New Mexicans can enjoy these products with confidence.
If you are looking to get started in the cannabis business in New Mexico and need to know who to talk to, see our graphic below to understand how the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), and local governments work together.
Manufacturers of such products must obtain a manufacturer license from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Cannabis Control Division (CCD). Additional permitting, as outlined below, is required for those manufacturing edible cannabis products.
Permit Requirements and Deadlines
Cannabis Manufacturers producing edible cannabis products must obtain a food permit from the NMED Cannabis and Hemp Bureau (CHB), the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department, or Bernalillo County before operating.
Facilities located outside the jurisdiction of the City of Albuquerque or Bernalillo County can obtain the NMED-CHB application here.
Facilities located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Albuquerque can find more information here.
Facilities located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Bernalillo County can find more information here.
Contact New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department concerning all cannabis business licensure, including production (growing).
Hemp Program
The New Mexico Environment Department is responsible for permitting hemp warehouses, extraction facilities, manufacturing facilities, and processing facilities throughout New Mexico to assure consumer health is protected. Hemp-related permit applications are available on our Licenses and Permits webpage.
Looking to get started in the hemp business in New Mexico? Need to know who to talk to? Here’s how the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture work together to support the hemp industry.
Contact New Mexico Department of Agriculture concerning growing, cultivation, and research. Contact New Mexico Environment Department concerning extraction and manufacturing. You can also visit our FAQs related to extraction and manufacturing here.
When you are ready to submit your hemp permit application and fee, please email or call (505) 222-9502 for submission details.