TUES: Recreational Pot Rules Proposed, Many NM Schools Reject Funds Tied To More School Days + More
Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico on Tuesday took its first major regulatory steps toward legal production of recreational marijuana, publishing lengthy proposed ground rules for cannabis businesses that outline future licensing fees, quality controls, audit requirements and criminal background checks for producers. The state Regulation and Licensing Department announced the start of a public comment period that will culminate with a June 29 hearing as the agency asserts control over the recreational marijuana legalization effort. “Today’s proposed rules don’t mean the conversat...