The New Mexico Environment Department is responsible for permitting hemp warehouses, extraction facilities, manufacturing facilities, and processing facilities throughout New Mexico to assure consumer health is protected. Hemp-related permit applications are available on our Licenses and Permits webpage.
Hemp rules (regulations) can be found here. Additionally, the Hemp Manufacturing Act can be found here.
Looking to get started in the hemp business in New Mexico? Need to know who to talk to? Here’s how the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture work together to support the hemp industry.
Contact New Mexico Department of Agriculture concerning growing, cultivation, and research. Contact the NMED Cannabis and Hemp Bureau concerning extraction and manufacturing. You can also visit our FAQs related to extraction and manufacturing here.
When you are ready to submit your hemp permit application and fee, please email or call (505) 222-9502 for submission details.