Federal officials confirmed today that the enforcement actions against our local industry will cease immediately. This outcome protects the livelihoods of the many people who built this sector from the ground up. We move forward now with a clear mandate to grow this industry without the threat of arbitrary seizures.
June 26, 2024
Final supporters
Petition to the New Mexico Congressional Delegation
Subject: Urgent Call for Policy Reform to Protect Legal Cannabis Operations in New Mexico
Dear Honorable Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation,
We, the undersigned, are constituents and stakeholders in the legal cannabis industry of New Mexico. We are writing to urgently request your intervention in addressing a critical issue that is negatively impacting our businesses and the state's economy: the seizure of legal cannabis products by the Border Patrol.
In recent weeks, there have been numerous instances of Border Patrol agents confiscating legal cannabis products from operators in New Mexico. These seizures have resulted in significant financial losses for the affected businesses, over $300,000 at this point, as well as a substantial loss in tax revenue for the state.
The legalization of adult-use cannabis has transformed it into a $1 billion industry in New Mexico, generating thousands of jobs and economic opportunities in communities that have long been in need of such development. These range from small family-owned businesses to large-scale operators who have invested millions of dollars. The continued actions of the Border Patrol threaten the growth and stability of this vital industry and the broader economic progress of our state.
We respectfully request the following actions be taken by our congressional delegation:
1. Advocate for the amendment of Border Patrol policies to accommodate legal cannabis operations in New Mexico. Operators who possess the appropriate documentation should be allowed to conduct their business without interference.
2. Support measures to ensure that operators who have suffered losses due to seizures are either compensated financially or have their products returned.
3. Facilitate dialogue between industry stakeholders and relevant federal agencies to develop solutions that protect legal cannabis operations while upholding national security.
By addressing this issue, you will be supporting the growth of a burgeoning industry that is vital to the economic development of New Mexico. We urge you to take immediate action to safeguard the interests of legal cannabis operators and the communities that depend on their success.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your support and swift action.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 18, 2024
May 17, 2024
The momentum behind this effort reflects a collective desire for clarity and stability in our local industry. We are arriving at a threshold where our numbers will carry significant weight in upcoming discussions with the delegation. Reaching this next milestone will bolster our position when we present these concerns to those in power.
April 28, 2024
The steady growth of this movement reflects a shared recognition that our state industry requires stability and legal clarity. I am encouraged by the level of engagement from those who understand how much is at stake for our local economy.
Reached 100 supporters
April 16, 2024
April 14, 2024
Watching the signature count rise toward one hundred confirms that many of us feel the same urgency regarding these seizures. This momentum represents a tangible opportunity to show our representatives that our industry requires stability to thrive. Please consider directing someone else to this page so we can reach this milestone today.
86 Comments
As a local farmer from Ruidoso who frequently does business further South, these seizures have added an unnecessary burden to my business relationships. These seizures within our own state need to stop.
I am a former Corrections Sergeant (Ret). I was arrested near Deming NM during legal transportation of cannabis for a legal dispensary in Albuquerque.
Please support the legal transport of legal cannabis throughout NM!! We have extreme issues with our southern most stores in Anthony, Sunland Park and Las Cruces.
I have a medical permit for cannibas consumption with the State of New Mexico. With the past behavior of federal agents at the border areas confiscateding those shipments puts my health and life in jeopardy. This without question must stop!!!!
This is a New Mexico intrastate commerce that is being disrupted by a federal agency. And NM excise taxes (12%) can't be collected on seized products, which impacts all NM citizens! We need a solution soon.
The border patrol seized my car last month. It makes no sense that New Mexico is the only state dealing with this federal authority overreach.
Our tax dollars can be used in much better ways. Come on.
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Federal officials confirmed today that the enforcement actions against our local industry will cease immediately. This outcome protects the livelihoods of the many people who built this sector from the ground up. We move forward now with a clear mandate to grow this industry without the threat of arbitrary seizures.
June 26, 2024
Final supporters
Petition to the New Mexico Congressional Delegation
Subject: Urgent Call for Policy Reform to Protect Legal Cannabis Operations in New Mexico
Dear Honorable Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation,
We, the undersigned, are constituents and stakeholders in the legal cannabis industry of New Mexico. We are writing to urgently request your intervention in addressing a critical issue that is negatively impacting our businesses and the state's economy: the seizure of legal cannabis products by the Border Patrol.
In recent weeks, there have been numerous instances of Border Patrol agents confiscating legal cannabis products from operators in New Mexico. These seizures have resulted in significant financial losses for the affected businesses, over $300,000 at this point, as well as a substantial loss in tax revenue for the state.
The legalization of adult-use cannabis has transformed it into a $1 billion industry in New Mexico, generating thousands of jobs and economic opportunities in communities that have long been in need of such development. These range from small family-owned businesses to large-scale operators who have invested millions of dollars. The continued actions of the Border Patrol threaten the growth and stability of this vital industry and the broader economic progress of our state.
We respectfully request the following actions be taken by our congressional delegation:
1. Advocate for the amendment of Border Patrol policies to accommodate legal cannabis operations in New Mexico. Operators who possess the appropriate documentation should be allowed to conduct their business without interference.
2. Support measures to ensure that operators who have suffered losses due to seizures are either compensated financially or have their products returned.
3. Facilitate dialogue between industry stakeholders and relevant federal agencies to develop solutions that protect legal cannabis operations while upholding national security.
By addressing this issue, you will be supporting the growth of a burgeoning industry that is vital to the economic development of New Mexico. We urge you to take immediate action to safeguard the interests of legal cannabis operators and the communities that depend on their success.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your support and swift action.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 18, 2024
May 17, 2024
The momentum behind this effort reflects a collective desire for clarity and stability in our local industry. We are arriving at a threshold where our numbers will carry significant weight in upcoming discussions with the delegation. Reaching this next milestone will bolster our position when we present these concerns to those in power.
April 28, 2024
The steady growth of this movement reflects a shared recognition that our state industry requires stability and legal clarity. I am encouraged by the level of engagement from those who understand how much is at stake for our local economy.
Reached 100 supporters
April 16, 2024
April 14, 2024
Watching the signature count rise toward one hundred confirms that many of us feel the same urgency regarding these seizures. This momentum represents a tangible opportunity to show our representatives that our industry requires stability to thrive. Please consider directing someone else to this page so we can reach this milestone today.
86 Comments
Stop seizing legal cannabis. Set steps to verify and we can help set POS. For instance matching the invoice number with package and match identification for delivery driver and cannabis company ID.
As a local farmer from Ruidoso who frequently does business further South, these seizures have added an unnecessary burden to my business relationships. These seizures within our own state need to stop.
I am a former Corrections Sergeant (Ret). I was arrested near Deming NM during legal transportation of cannabis for a legal dispensary in Albuquerque.
Please support the legal transport of legal cannabis throughout NM!! We have extreme issues with our southern most stores in Anthony, Sunland Park and Las Cruces.
I have a medical permit for cannibas consumption with the State of New Mexico. With the past behavior of federal agents at the border areas confiscateding those shipments puts my health and life in jeopardy. This without question must stop!!!!
This is a New Mexico intrastate commerce that is being disrupted by a federal agency. And NM excise taxes (12%) can't be collected on seized products, which impacts all NM citizens! We need a solution soon.
The border patrol seized my car last month. It makes no sense that New Mexico is the only state dealing with this federal authority overreach.
Our tax dollars can be used in much better ways. Come on.
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Stop seizing legal cannabis. Set steps to verify and we can help set POS. For instance matching the invoice number with package and match identification for delivery driver and cannabis company ID.