Hemp cultivation rule will have public hearings in New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture has scheduled rule hearings in order to receive public input on the newly-developed rule regarding hemp cultivation.

The proposed rule establishes licensure requirements, fee caps, inspection/sampling requirements and testing processes to ensure compliance with the requirements for hemp production in New Mexico.

Formal hearings will be held as follows:

Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, located at 3190 S. Espina, in Las Cruces on the corner of Espina and Gregg;

Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Espanola Library Conference Room, located at 313 N Paseo De Oñate in Española;

Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Los Griegos Center, located 1231 Candelaria Rd. NW in Albuquerque;

Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Clovis Carver Public Library, located at 701 N Main St. in Clovis; and

Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the River Walk Recreation Center-Power House Room, located at 400 River Walk Drive in Carlsbad.

Interested individuals may provide comments regarding the proposed rulemaking actions at the rule hearing and/or submit written comments via email at [email protected]. Written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Individuals are encouraged to submit written comments as soon as possible. Persons offering written comments at the meeting must have two copies for the hearing officer.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact NMDA at 575-646-3702 as soon as possible but at least one week prior to the meeting.