Grow Hemp in New Mexico
1) What is the general process for applying for a hemp permit in New Mexico?
An applicant completes the appropriate application and submits it, along with the required fee, to NMED. The application is then reviewed and NMED then asks questions and/or requests further information, if necessary. A pre-operational inspection is then scheduled and completed by NMED and if it is determined the facility meets the requirements in the hemp rules, approval is given to open and a permit to operate is issued by NMED. If the hemp facility does not meet the requirements to open, NMED will provide a list of needed corrections and will conduct another pre-opening inspection after receiving verification that all corrections have been made.
2) Do I need a permit to sell pre-packaged CBD or other hemp products?
No, not at this time. IT is highly recommended that all pre-packaged product comes from a business is permitted/licensed by the proper state authority to manufacture hemp finished products. This helps ensure safe and legal products are sold in NM. You can verify permitting/licensing by requesting a copy of it and verifying it has been issued by the state agency listed here.
3) When do I need a hemp facility permit?
When you are producing hemp extract, manufacturing hemp-containing products that are for human consumption (ingestion), absorption, or are smokable products. Also, if you are storing/warehousing hemp extract, you must have a hemp warehouse permit to do so.
4) How much is the application fee?
A non-refundable fee of $1000.00 is required with each hemp application submitted. The fee includes application, plan review, pre-operational and regular inspections, and permit fees.
5) What is a hemp harvest certificate?
A document issued by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to a person licensed to harvest hemp for distribution or sale certifying that a quantity of hemp meets the THC concentration required pursuant to 21.20.3 NMAC.
6) Can I put “No THC” or “THC-Free” on my product labels?
No. The Hemp Rules prohibit statements representing or inferring a product is THC-free.