New Mexico Laws & Regulations
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes.
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New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA)
New Mexico Advertising/Marketing Information
- NMSA Sec. 26-1-1 – Short title.
- NMSA Sec. 26-1-3 – Prohibited acts.
- NMSA Sec. 26-1-12 – False advertising.
- NMSA Sec. 26-2C-20 – Advertising and marketing restrictions.
New Mexico Child Safety Information
- NMSA Sec. 30-6-1 – Abandonment or abuse of a child.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31A-5 – Sale to a minor.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-4-2 – Definitions.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-4-3 – Duty to report child abuse and child neglect; responsibility to investigate child abuse or neglect; penalty; notification of plan of care.
New Mexico Compounding Information
- NMSA Sec. 30-8-11 – Illegal prescribing of medicine.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-7 – Schedule II.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-10 – Schedule V.
New Mexico Coroner/Medical Examiner Information
- NMSA 24 Article 11 – Medical Investigators
- CDC New Mexico Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws
New Mexico Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)
- NMSA 24 Article 2C – Harm Reduction
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-2 – Definitions.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-25.1 – Possession, delivery or manufacture of drug paraphernalia prohibited; exceptions.
New Mexico Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)
- NMAC 20.4.5 – Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation
New Mexico Drug Court Information
- NMSA Sec. 31-21-27 – Reentry drug court program for inmates; district court supervision.
- NMSA Sec. 34-6-47 – Drug court fees; fund created.
New Mexico Drug Free Workplace Information
- NMAC Sec. 1.7.8 – Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- NMSA Sec. 52-1-12.1 – Reduction in compensation when alcohol or drugs contribute to injury or death; exceptions.
New Mexico Drugged Driving Information
- NMSA Sec. 66-8-102 – Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; penalties.
- NMSA Sec. 66-8-102.5 – Driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle; penalty.
New Mexico Drug Violations Information
- NMSA Chapter 26 – Drugs and Cosmetics
- NMSA 30 Article 31 – Controlled Substances
- NMSA 30 Article 31A – Imitation Controlled Substances
- NMSA 30 Article 31B – Drug Precursors
New Mexico Electronic Prescribing Information
- NMAC Sec. 16.19.20.42 – Prescription Requirements
New Mexico First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information
- NMSA 31 Article 16A – Preprosecution Diversion
New Mexico 911 – Good Samaritan Information
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-27.1 – Overdose prevention; limited immunity.
New Mexico Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana & CBD Information
- NMAC 16 Chapter 8 – Commercial and Medical Cannabis
- NMAC 21 Chapter 20 – Hemp Cultivation Rule
- NMSA 26 Article 2A – Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research
- NMSA 26 Article 2B – Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act
- NMSA 26 Article 2C – Cannabis Regulation
- NMSA 76 Article 24 – Hemp Manufacturing
New Mexico Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information
- NMAC Sec. 8.321.2.27 – Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- NMAC Sec. 8.321.10 – Opioid Treatment Programs
- NMSA 24A Article 1 – Health Care Code
- NMSA Sec. 24-1-5.11 – Medication-assisted treatment for the incarcerated program fund; created.
- NMSA Sec. 24-23-3 – Opioid treatment center; opioid overdose education; naloxone.
New Mexico Naloxone Information
- NMSA 24 Article 23 – Administration of Opioid Antagonists
- NMSA Sec. 24-2D-7 – Requirements for health care providers who prescribe, distribute or dispense opioid analgesics.
- NMSA Sec. 29-7-7.6 – Law enforcement officers; naloxone rescue kit.
- NMSA Sec. 33-2-51 – Discharge; opioid use disorder; opioid overdose education; naloxone.
New Mexico Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information
- NMAC Sec. 7.32.7 — Overdose Prevention and Education Program Authorization for Opioid Antagonists
NMAC Sec. 7.4.6 — Requirements Governing the Harm Reduction/Syringe Exchange Program - NMSA 24 Article 2C – Harm Reduction
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-2 – Definitions.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-25.1 – Possession, delivery or manufacture of drug paraphernalia prohibited; exceptions.
New Mexico Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information
- NMSA Sec.6-4-29 – Opioid crisis recovery fund; use of fund money; income to the fund.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-1-4 – Definitions.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-3A-13 – Plan of care; guidelines; creation; data sharing; training.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-4-2 – Definitions.
- NMSA Sec. 32A-4-3 – Duty to report child abuse and child neglect; responsibility to investigate child abuse or neglect; penalty; notification of plan of care.
New Mexico Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information
- NMSA Sec. 6-4-28 – Opioid settlement restricted fund created; administration; income to the fund.
- NMSA Sec.6-4-29 – Opioid crisis recovery fund; use of fund money; income to the fund.
New Mexico Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED (SEE USA PROGRAMS/LAWS FOR INFORMATION)
New Mexico Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information
- NMSA Sec. 9-7-4.1 – State health improvement plan.
- NMSA 24 Article 2C – Harm Reduction
- NMSA Sec. 24-2D-5.2 – Overdose prevention and pain management advisory council created; duties.
New Mexico Pain Management Information
- NMAC Sec. 16.10.14 – Medicine and Surgery Practitioners – Management of Pain and Other Conditions with Controlled Substances
- NMAC Sec. 16.17.4 – Osteopathic Medicine – Prescribing and Distribution of Controlled Substances
- NMSA 24 Article 2D – Pain Relief
- NMSA Sec. 26-1-16.1 – Opioids; requiring practitioners to obtain and review reports from the prescription monitoring program.
New Mexico Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information
- NMSA Sec. 26-1-6 – Detection of drugs, devices or cosmetic believed adulterated, misbranded or counterfeit; condemnation; destruction or correction of defect; forfeiture and sale.
- NMSA Sec. 30-31-25 – Controlled substances; prohibited acts.
- NMSA Sec. 31-18-15 – Sentencing authority; noncapital felonies; basic sentences and fines; parole authority; meritorious deductions.
- NO SPECIFIC STATE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED ON PILL PRESSES
New Mexico Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
New Mexico Prescription Drug Importation Information
- NMSA 26 Article 4 – Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation
- Section 804 Drug Importation Program Application – New Mexico Department of Health (2020)
- 2020 SB1 – Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Act (signed by Gov 2/17/2020)
New Mexico Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Information
- NMAC Sec. 16.19.29 – Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program
New Mexico Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information
- NMAC Sec. 16.19.20.53 – Dispensing without a Prescription
- NMSA 30 Article 31B – Drug Precursors
New Mexico Prison/Jail Program(s) Information
- NMSA Sec. 24-1-5.11 – Medication-assisted treatment for the incarcerated program fund; created.
- NMSA Sec. 31-21-27 – Reentry drug court program for inmates; district court supervision.
New Mexico School Programs/Information
- NMSA Sec. 24-23-1 – Authority to possess, store, distribute, dispense, prescribe and administer opioid antagonists; release from liability; rulemaking.
- NMSA Sec. 24-23-3 – Opioid treatment center; opioid overdose education; naloxone.
- NMSA Sec. 24 Article 31 – Emergency Medication in Schools
New Mexico Sober Living Homes/Recovery Residence Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
New Mexico Substance Abuse Services Information
- NMAC Sec. 8.321.2 – Specialized Behavioral Health Provider Enrollment and Reimbursement
- NMAC Sec. 16.19.10 – Limited Drug Clinics
New Mexico Tribal Health Services Information
- NMSA 24 Article 1J – County and Tribal Health Councils
New Mexico Telemedicine/Telehealth Information
- NMAC Sec. 16.19.33 – Telepharmacy and Remote Dispensing
- NMSA 24 Article 1G – New Mexico Telehealth and Health Information Technology Commission
- NMSA 24 Article 25 – New Mexico Telehealth Act
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