Medical Cannabis Program
Important Information
Approved Manufacturer Assessment - April 18, 2017
The Medical Cannabis Program is conducting an assessment of its approved manufacturers, labs and courier services and will not be accepting new applications for these entities until further notice.
Patient Application Approval - August 21, 2017
Each day, the Medical Cannabis Program receives hundreds of patient applications. The Program has 30 days to approve a completed application from the date we receive it in our office. While it is the patient’s responsibility to submit an application at least 30 days before their card expires, the Program strongly encourages patients submit applications 60 days prior to their card expiring.
Here is how patients and providers can help to ensure a smooth approval process.
- Make sure required signatures are on the application, including from the patient and certifying practitioner.
- Include a current, valid copy of your New Mexico identification card or your New Mexico’s Driver’s License. Most of the incomplete applications received by the Program are due to missing or expired New Mexico identification cards or expired or missing NM Driver’s License cards.
- If your practitioner has indicated medical records are included with the application, please make sure you include them with your application.
- Please follow the checklist on the application to ensure all required information is submitted.
Any New Mexico practitioner with prescribing authority, including your primary care provider, can sign the medical certification on the patient application.
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program is not affiliated with any third-party businesses that sign patient certifications or complete patient applications. If you have paid a third party to complete your patient application, we advise that you call them first to check when they mailed or delivered your application to the Department of Health.
Memos
- Medical Cannabis Card Extension Period Ending
- Medical Cannabis 4/20 Letter to Law Enforcement
- Medical Cannabis Renewal Applications Letter to Licensed Non-Profit Producers
- Medical Cannabis Renewal Applications Letter to Law Enforcement Partners
Upcoming Events
1190 S. St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-827-2613 Phone - 505-827-2530 Fax
The meeting will be on the first floor in the auditorium. Please ensure petitions include: name, address, telephone number of petitioner, are unbound, and includes copies of all materials cited and materials the petitioner wants the Medical Advisory Board to consider. All petitions must be received no later than close of business on October 03, 2017.
News Articles
Latest
- Medical Cannabis Patient Services Program Relocating (June 28, 2016)
- 12 New Licensed Non-Profit Producers for Medical Cannabis (October 5, 2015)
- Applicant Pool Narrowed for Medical Cannabis Producer Licenses (August 31, 2015)
Publications
Featured
- Medical Cannabis Licensed Non-Profit Producer List (General)
- Medical Cannabis Licensed Non-Profit Producer Re-Licensures List for 2017/2018 (General)
- Medical Cannabis Licensed Non-Profit Producer Re-Licensures List for 2016/2017 (General)
Latest
- Medical Cannabis Patient Statistics Report (2017-08-31) (Report)
- Medical Cannabis Card Extension Period Ending (General)
- Medical Cannabis Advisory Board Roster (General)
Popular
- Medical Cannabis Patient Application (Form)
- Medical Cannabis Personal Production Application (Form)
- Medical Cannabis Law Enforcement Fact Sheet (Rules, Regulations & Protocols)