Age Verification and Identification Requirements

What is the legal age to purchase cannabis in Albuquerque?

Per New Mexico state law, you must be 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID to purchase recreational cannabis. Medical patients aged 18+ can register with the New Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program. We scan all IDs through a compliant verification system and retain records for seven years as required by the Cannabis Regulation Act.

Which forms of ID do you accept?

• U.S. driver’s license or state ID
• Passport or passport card
• Military identification
• Tribal ID cards
• Mexico Consular ID (Matrícula Consular)

Temporary paper IDs without photos are not accepted. International visitors must present a passport with a matching entry stamp.

Purchase Limits and Possession Laws

How much cannabis can I legally buy and possess?
New Mexico allows:

• Recreational:
  
  • 2 ounces (56g) of flower per transaction
  • 16g of concentrates (wax, shatter, etc.)
  • 800mg of edibles
• Medical:
  
  • 8 ounces (230g) of flower every 90 days
  • No concentrate limits for registered patients

All purchases are tracked in the state’s Metrc seed-to-sale system to prevent exceeding legal limits.

Can I purchase for someone else?
No. “Straw purchases” (buying for others) are a felony under the Cannabis Regulation Act. We train staff to identify suspicious behavior, including:

• Frequent same-day returns
• Requests for product recommendations inconsistent with observed needs
• Attempts to bypass purchase limits

Medical Cannabis Program Compliance

Do you accept out-of-state medical cards?
Yes, under New Mexico’s reciprocity program. Patients from Arizona, Oklahoma, and other participating states must provide:

• Valid medical cannabis card
• Government-issued ID matching the card name
• Completed temporary patient registration form

How do you protect patient privacy?
We adhere to HIPAA and state medical cannabis privacy laws by:

• Storing patient records in encrypted digital files
• Conducting annual staff training on confidentiality
• Never sharing data with third parties without court orders

Product Safety and Testing

What safety standards do your products meet?
All inventory complies with New Mexico’s cannabis testing rules:

• Pesticides: Below 0.1 ppm for 60+ banned substances
• Microbes: <10,000 CFU/g aerobic bacteria
• Heavy Metals: Lead <0.5ppm, Arsenic <1.5ppm
• Residual Solvents: Butane <5,000ppm

Full lab reports from Steep Hill NM and SD Pharm Labs are available upon request.

Are your packages child-resistant?
Yes. We use CRP (Child-Resistant Packaging) certified to 16 CFR 1700 standards, including:

• Pop-top mylar bags with zipper locks
• Screw-top containers requiring 10+ lb. pressure
• Tamper-evident seals on all edibles

Consumption Laws and Public Safety

Where can I legally use cannabis in Albuquerque?
Consumption is prohibited in:

• Public parks, sidewalks, and streets
• Federal land (including Petroglyph National Monument)
• Hotels without written owner consent
• Vehicles (even parked)

What are the DUI laws for cannabis?
New Mexico enforces a 5 ng/mL THC blood limit for drivers. We provide free Uber/Lyft codes for customers who over consume onsite.

Delivery Compliance

What areas do you deliver to legally?
Our licensed drivers serve Albuquerque city limits (Bernalillo County), avoiding:

• Tribal land boundaries
• 1,000-foot radius of schools (per state law)
• Federal buildings

Delivery hours are restricted to 9 AM–6 PM under Albuquerque municipal code.

How do you verify age for deliveries?
Drivers use handheld scanners to:

• Confirm ID validity
• Cross-reference Metrc purchase records
• Capture digital signatures

Employment and Workplace Policies

Can I fail a drug test for using legal cannabis?
Yes. New Mexico employers can enforce zero-tolerance policies for:

• Safety-sensitive positions (construction, healthcare)
• Federal contractors
• DOT-regulated roles

We provide THC detox guides and documentation for medical patients seeking workplace accommodations.

Do you drug-test employees?
Yes. Staff undergo:

• Pre-employment urine tests
• Random monthly tests
• Post-accident testing

Tax Compliance and Reporting

What taxes apply to cannabis purchases?

• Recreational: 12% excise tax + 7.875% gross receipts tax
• Medical: 4% excise tax + 7.875% GRT
  Tax funds are allocated to:
• 33% to state general fund
• 25% to behavioral health services
• 15% to cannabis research

Can I deduct cannabis purchases on taxes?
No. IRS Code 280E prohibits federal deductions for cannabis-related expenses. Consult a NM-licensed CPA for state-specific advice.

Recall and Returns Policy

What if I receive a defective product?
We follow NM’s 72-hour recall protocol:

1. Report issue via our online portal
2. Return product in original packaging
3. Receive replacement + 20% credit

Can I return unopened products?
Yes within 7 days with receipt. Opened items are non-refundable due to public health regulations.

Social Equity and Community Reinvestment

How do you support communities impacted by prohibition?
We comply with the state’s Social Equity Framework by:

• Hiring 30% of staff from ZIP codes with high historical arrest rates
• Donating 2% of profits to expungement clinics
• Offering free business licensing workshops

Do you work with legacy operators?
Yes. Our Legacy Grower Program provides:

• Compliant cultivation training
• Licensing fee assistance
• Co-branded product opportunities

Adherence to Advertising Restrictions

Where can you promote cannabis products?
We follow NM Regulation and Licensing Department rules:

• No billboards within 300 ft of schools
• Social media ads target age-gated audiences only
• Email campaigns include unsubscribe links

Can you sponsor youth sports teams?
No. State law prohibits cannabis businesses from sponsoring events with >10% minor attendance.

Law Enforcement Cooperation

Do you share surveillance footage with police?
Only with valid subpoenas. Our 24/7 camera system retains footage for 45 days as required by law.

How do you handle theft incidents?
We follow state-mandated protocols:

1. Secure premises and preserve evidence
2. File police report within 2 hours
3. Notify RLD within 24 hours

Environmental Regulations: How do you dispose of cannabis waste?
We use a licensed waste management partner to:

• Grind unsold flower with 50% non-cannabis material
• Incinerate contaminated products at 1,500°F
• Recycle 90% of packaging materials