NMDA schedules public hearings regarding the newly-developed hemp cultivation rule

NMDA schedules public hearings regarding the newly-developed hemp cultivation rule

NMDA
Press Release

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has scheduled rule hearings in order to receive public input on the newly-developed rule regarding hemp cultivation.  The proposed rule establishes licensure requirements, fee caps, inspection/sampling requirements and testing processes to ensure compliance with the requirements for hemp production in New Mexico.

Formal hearings will be held as follows:

• Friday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, located at 3190 S. Espina, in Las Cruces on the corner of Espina and Gregg
• Monday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Espanola Library Conference Room, located at 313 N Paseo De Oñate in Española
• Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Los Griegos Center, located 1231 Candelaria Rd. NW in Albuquerque
• Tuesday Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Clovis Carver Public Library, located at 701 N Main St. in Clovis
• Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the River Walk Recreation Center-Power House Room, located at 400 River Walk Drive in Carlsbad