Signed as Law: New Mexico Loosens State Marijuana Laws Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (April 16, 2019) – Earlier this month, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills into law that loosen state prohibitions on marijuana. These two laws will further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect within the borders of...
New Laws in New Mexico and Utah Create Process to Expunge Some Marijuana Charges
(April 12, 2019) – Two governors have signed bills into law that will make it easier for people with marijuana charges on their records to have them expunged. These laws take another small step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition. Utah Rep. Eric...
Now in Effect: New Mexico Law Closes Asset Forfeiture Loophole Used By Cities
SANTA FE, N.M. (April 8, 2019) – Last week, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law closing a loophole some city officials claim allows them to continue with civil asset forfeiture despite a 2015 law meant to end the practice. Rep. Christine...