Department of Health releases approved cannabis cultivation plant count through July 31, 2019

(Albuquerque) – On August 1, 2018, the 35 commercial producers in New Mexico licensed a total of 14,700 plants for medical cannabis cultivation, representing a mere 7 percent increase in plants allowed since August 1, 2016. During the same two-year period, the number of patients in New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program has doubled.

The program’s increase of only 7 percent in plants allowed for medical cannabis cultivation is concerning, as enrollment and patient demand in the program continue to grow at an accelerated pace.

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Medical program participation rapidly approaching 65,000 qualified New Mexicans

(Albuquerque) – The number of patients certified for the medicinal use of cannabis in New Mexico reached 58,211 as of July 31, 2018, according to data released by the New Mexico Department of Health. The one month gain of 3,354 patients represents the single-biggest month of patient enrollment since April of 2017.

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