New Mexico regulators will increase the allowed plant count for the cannabis market prior to the state’s marijuana sales opening April 1.
The state doubled the number of plants that licensed growers are allowed to grow, KRQE reported.
Cannabis Control Division Director Kristen Thomson told the station that enhancing the plant count was a win for everyone involved in the industry and that they’re increasing the count “to ensure that everyone can maximize the benefits of a thriving cannabis industry."
“The legalization of adult-use cannabis paves the way for the creation of a new economic driver in our state with the promise of creating thousands of good paying jobs for years to come,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “We’re ready to break new ground. We’re ready to invest in ourselves and the limitless potential of New Mexicans. And we’re ready to make this industry a successful one that helps transform New Mexico’s economic future for the better.”
However, Ultra Health, a primary marijuana manufacturer, said it would take roughly six months for the plants in demand to be prepared for harvest, according to KRQE.
The state does not limit the number of producer licenses. It received 290 applications and approved 30.