New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 8 - COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAL CANNABIS
Part 2 - LICENSING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 16.8.2.42 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS COURIER LICENSE

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.8.2.42

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. An initial application or renewal for cannabis courier licensure shall include the following:

(1) Contact information for the applicant, to include:
(a) applicant's full legal name;

(b) applicant's date of birth, if applicable;

(c) applicant's mailing address;

(d) applicant's contact telephone number;

(e) applicant's contact email address;

(f) physical address and mailing address, if different;

(g) demographic data pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act; and

(2) proof the applicant is at least 21 years of age, which shall include identification issued by a federal or state government that includes the name, date of birth, and picture of the applicant or controlling person;

(3) proof of compliance with local laws by submitting either:
(a) a copy of a current business license issued by the local jurisdiction in which the proposed premise is located, which may include zoning approval and a fire inspection report;

(b) evidence that the local jurisdiction in which the proposed premise is located does not issue business licenses; or

(c) evidence that the local jurisdiction in which the proposed premise is located does not issue business licenses prior to the issuance of a cannabis license.

(4) proof the applicant is properly registered with the New Mexico taxation and revenue department (TRD) for payment of gross receipts tax;

(5) proof of vehicle registration and vehicle insurance for each vehicle to be used for courier activities;

(6) a copy of the delivery plan including, but not limited to, how cannabis and cannabis products will be picked up and delivered ensuring proper chain of custody throughout, how security will be maintained throughout delivery, and how payment will be accepted;

(7) criminal history screening documents as set forth in 16.8.2.9 NMAC and the Cannabis Regulation Act;

(8) a detailed description of any criminal convictions of the applicant, including the date of each conviction, dates of incarceration, probation or parole, if applicable, description of the offense, and statement of rehabilitation of each conviction;

(9) a detailed description of any denial, suspension, revocation, surrender, or any other form of discipline or disciplinary action by a cannabis licensing agency in another state, jurisdiction or territory against the applicant or any controlling person associated with the applicant;

(10) certification the applicant will adhere to courier requirements pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, or division rules;

(11) certification the applicant will adhere to cannabis transport requirements pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, or division rules;

(12) certification the applicant will adhere to security requirements pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, or division rules;

(13) certification the applicant will adhere to quality assurance requirements pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, or division rules;

(14) certification the applicant has never been denied a license or had a license suspended or revoked by the division or any other state cannabis licensing authority or a detailed description of any administrative orders, civil judgements, denial or suspension of a cannabis license, revocation of a cannabis license, or sanctions for unlicensed cannabis activity by any state licensing authority, against the applicant, controlling person, or a business entity in which the applicant or controlling person was a controlling person within the three years immediately preceding the date of the application;

(15) certification the applicant is not licensed under the Liquor Control Act;

(16) an attestation of the following statement: Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained within and submitted with the application is complete, true and accurate. I understand that a misrepresentation of fact or violation of these rules may result in denial of the license application or revocation of a license issued; and

(17) payment of any required fees as set forth in 16.8.11 NMAC.

B. Verification of information: The division may verify information contained in each application and accompanying documentation by:

(1) contacting the applicant by telephone, mail, or electronic mail;

(2) requiring a face-to-face or virtual meeting and the production of additional documentation; or

(3) consulting with state or local governments.

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