Background on Cannabis Seizures at New Mexico CheckpointsNew Mexico’s cannabis industry has been met with unexpected challenges as regulated cannabis products cross into federal checkpoints. Despite the legalization of cannabis within New Mexico, federal agencies continue to enforce national laws that contradict state regulations. In recent months, the seizure of state-regulated cannabis by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at New Mexico checkpoints has raised significant concerns and confusion. Notably, regions close to these federal zones have reported a higher frequency of seizures, disrupting businesses that operate under state law. As states continue to adopt their own cannabis policies, the tension with unchanged federal laws becomes increasingly pronounced.
In recent months, the seizure of state-regulated cannabis by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at New Mexico checkpoints has raised significant concerns and confusion. Despite the legalization of cannabis within New Mexico, federal agencies continue to enforce national laws that contradict state regulations.
Background on Cannabis Seizures at New Mexico Checkpoints
New Mexico’s cannabis industry has been met with unexpected challenges as regulated cannabis products cross into federal checkpoints. Notably, regions close to these federal zones have reported a higher frequency of seizures, disrupting...
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