# 7.34.4.3 NMAC: Section 3. Statutory Authority

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** 7.34.4.3 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 3. Statutory Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 7 (HEALTH) / Chapter 34 (MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS) / Part 4 (LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCERS, COURIERS, MANUFACTURERS) / Section 3

## Text

The requirements set forth herein are promulgated by the secretary of the department of health (DOH) pursuant to the authority granted under Subsection E of Section 9-7-6 NMSA 1978, and the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, 26-2B-1 et seq., NMSA 1978. Although federal law currently prohibits any use of cannabis, the laws of several states permit the medical use and cultivation of cannabis. New Mexico joins this effort to provide for the health and welfare of its citizens. New Mexico adopts these regulations to accomplish the purpose of the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act as stated in Section 26-2B-2 NMSA 1978, “to allow for the beneficial use of medical cannabis in a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions and their medical treatments,” while at the same time ensuring proper enforcement of any criminal laws for behavior that has been deemed illicit by the state.

## Nearby sections

- [7.34.4.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S1.md)
- [7.34.4.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S2.md)
- [7.34.4.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S3.md)
- [7.34.4.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S5.md)
- [7.34.4.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S6.md)
- [7.34.4.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S7.md)
- [7.34.4.10 NMAC Section 10. Testing Of Usable Cannabis](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S10.md)
- [7.34.4.13 NMAC Section 13. Use Of Pesticides By Licensed Producers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S13.md)
- [7.34.4.15 NMAC Section 15. Standards For Manufacture Of Cannabis-Derived Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S15.md)
- [7.34.4.22 NMAC Section 22. Non-Profit Producer Application And Licensure Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S22.md)
- [7.34.4.23 NMAC Section 23. Security Requirements For Licensed Producers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S23.md)
- [7.34.4.24 NMAC Section 24. Recalls Of Usable Cannabis](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S24.md)
- [7.34.4.25 NMAC Section 25. Denial Of An Initial Producer License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S25.md)
- [7.34.4.27 NMAC Section 27. Cannabis Consumption Areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C34_P4_S27.md)

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