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New Mexico

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New Mexico allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers may not take adverse employment actions unless specific conditions apply.

Legal Status: Yes, medical and recreational

Protections for Medicinal Users & Exceptions:

Employers may not take adverse actions for lawful medical cannabis use, except for specific situations like safety-sensitive positions or federal law conflicts.

Protections for Recreational Users & Exceptions:

N/A

Restrictions on Testing for Cannabis:

N/A

Miscellaneous:

Employers may not take adverse employment actions against individuals for lawful medical cannabis use unless specific conditions apply, such as safety concerns or federal law conflicts.