State Environmental Dept. issues synthetic cannabis ban
August 10, 2025
RELEASED. AN EMERGENCY RULING ISSUED THIS WEEK BY THE STATE’S ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT IN BANNING SYNTHETIC CANNABIS LIKE DELTA EIGHT PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE SOLD IN NEW MEXICO. EXPERTS SAY SYNTHETIC VERSIONS OF THC CAN POSE SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS SUCH AS SEIZURES, TROUBLE BREATHING AND EVEN DEATH. THE NEW RULE WOULD BLOCK MANUFACTURERS FROM MAKING IT AND HELP ENSURE IT’S NOT SOLD TO MINORS
State Environmental Dept. issues synthetic cannabis ban
Emergency action stops manufacturing, closes loophole allowing sales to minors
Updated: 8:32 PM MDT Aug 9, 2025
The state Environment Department has issued an emergency ban on products containing synthetic cannabis.The ban closes a loophole that has allowed synthetic cannabis products such as those sold under the brand name Delta 8 to be sold to minors.There is evidence that synthetic versions of THC, the psychoactive component of natural cannabis, can cause serious health problems, including seizures, trouble breathing, or even death.The new rule also stops any manufacturing of synthetic cannabis products in New Mexico.
The state Environment Department has issued an emergency ban on products containing synthetic cannabis.
The ban closes a loophole that has allowed synthetic cannabis products such as those sold under the brand name Delta 8 to be sold to minors.
There is evidence that synthetic versions of THC, the psychoactive component of natural cannabis, can cause serious health problems, including seizures, trouble breathing, or even death.
The new rule also stops any manufacturing of synthetic cannabis products in New Mexico.
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