N.M. Admin. Code § 7.34.3.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.34.3.15 - PROHIBITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF CANNABIS BY QUALIFIED PATIENTS

Participation in the medical cannabis program by a qualified patient or primary caregiver does not relieve the qualified patient or primary caregiver from:

A. criminal prosecution or civil penalties for activities not authorized in this rule and act;

B. criminal prosecution or civil penalties for fraudulent representation to a law enforcement officer about the person's participation in the program to avoid arrest or prosecution;

C. liability for damages or criminal prosecution arising out of the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of cannabis or cannabis-derived products; or

D. criminal prosecution or civil penalty for possession, distribution, transfer, or use of cannabis or a cannabis-derived product:

(1) in the workplace of the qualified patient's or primary caregiver's employment;

(2) at a public park, recreation center, youth center, or other public place;

(3) to a person not approved by the department pursuant to this rule;

(4) outside New Mexico or attempts to obtain or transport cannabis, or cannabis-derived products from outside New Mexico; or

(5) that exceeds the allotted amount of usable medical cannabis, or cannabis-derived products.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.34.3.15

7.34.3.15 NMAC - Rp, 7.34.3.13 NMAC, 12/30/2010, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 04, February 27, 2015, eff. 2/27/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 16, August 27, 2019, eff. 8/27/2019