{"id":238503,"date":"2022-07-07T13:46:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T19:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/?p=238503"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:58:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:58:16","slug":"2022-guide-to-apply-for-a-cannabis-courier-license-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/2022-guide-to-apply-for-a-cannabis-courier-license-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Guide to Apply for a Cannabis Courier License in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div id=\"schema-videoobject\" class=\"video-container\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-237808 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Mexico-Cannabis-License-300x200.webp\" alt=\"2022 Guide to Apply for a Cannabis Courier License in New Mexico\" width=\"286\" height=\"190\" data-wp-pid=\"237808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Mexico-Cannabis-License-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Mexico-Cannabis-License-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Mexico-Cannabis-License-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Mexico-Cannabis-License.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/>2022 Guide to Apply for a Cannabis Courier License in New Mexico<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re looking to get into the cannabis industry in New Mexico, you can now apply for a courier license. In this 2022 guide, we&#8217;ll briefly walk you through applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rld.nm.gov\/cannabis\/for-industry\/apply-renew-a-cannabis-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Mexico cannabis courier license<\/a>, including the costs and revenue potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico began back in April, the industry is looking to boost the state&#8217;s economy,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which brought almost $38M just in June<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Among the many business ventures that marijuana enthusiasts and entrepreneurs can get into, they can start a delivery service within the jurisdictions in the entire state of New Mexico by applying for a cannabis courier license.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is the New Mexico Cannabis Courier License<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the adult-use marijuana legislation in New Mexico, cannabis delivery and transportation are handled by licensed courier businesses. These couriers are allowed to transport and deliver cannabis, cannabis products, and hemp within the boundaries of the state and to authorized patients, caregivers, dispensaries, care centers, retailers, labs, and facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cannabis courier license in New Mexico is issued by the Cannabis Control Division, which is governed by the NM Regulation &amp; Licensing Department. The CCD is responsible for regulating the cannabis industry throughout the state and also licensing authorized entities and people to start, develop and manage marijuana-related businesses, including cannabis couriers agencies and enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are the requirements to apply for a courier license in NM?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In order to apply for a cannabis courier license in New Mexico, the applicants must meet several requirements displayed in the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rld.nm.gov\/cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CCD&#8217;s portal<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The applicants must also\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nmrldlpi.force.com\/bcd\/s\/login\/?language=en_US&amp;startURL=%2Fbcd%2Fs%2F&amp;ec=302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">register online<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and complete the entire checklist of basic and specific requirements to apply for a cannabis courier license. The basic requirements list includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a delivery plan,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that must specify the areas and recipients the courier will cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a security plan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that includes the facilities and vehicles used in the business<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">description of the vehicles used by the courier or couriers,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0including plate number, model, type of vehicle, and other related information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">being 21 years old or older.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To verify this, the CCD will request a federal or state-issued ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">criminal records for background check<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a non-refundable fee<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a security bond<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The requirements specific to a New Mexico cannabis courier license include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">courier name DBA business name<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">date<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">physical address<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">phone number<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">email address<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">annual fees<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much does a cannabis courier license cost in New Mexico?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-238019 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-licenses-in-cali-300x200.webp\" alt=\"What are the costs of a cannabis courier license in New Mexico?\" width=\"410\" height=\"273\" data-wp-pid=\"238019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-licenses-in-cali-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-licenses-in-cali-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-licenses-in-cali-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-licenses-in-cali.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/>There are several costs that the applicant needs to cover before, during, and after applying for a courier license.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, the CCD request a $1,000 non-refundable fee when submitting a courier license application, and an additional $5,000 security bond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cannabis courier license have also an annual fee of $250 per license, with a $100 fee for each licensed premises the applicant wishes to register. The annual license fee is the application fee. The CCD issues no other fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lastly, there are also various additional costs when constituting your cannabis courier business in New Mexico, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Legal fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real estate costs when leasing or purchasing the facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Business-related costs and budgeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vehicles and transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accounting and banking services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These costs may vary, so we recommend you contact us to advise you about the variety of fees for applicants, licensees, and businesses in the medical and recreational cannabis industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Obligations and additional considerations<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before applying for a cannabis courier license in New Mexico, the interested parties must comply with several regulations and understand the specifics of the cannabis industry and the courier license within the state:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The business&#8217; vehicles must not show any advertisement, slogans, or logos. However, the courier must have the mandatory license and registration to drive a cannabis courier vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All the products must be correctly packaged and handled on the premises and must be transported in conditioned vehicles with the correct labeling and shelf-stable safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The licensed courier shall verify the recipient\u2019s identity by requesting an ID from the recipient and a medical cannabis identification card (if it applies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If there is a delivery agreement with a retailer, the courier must notify the CCD during the application process by specifying the name of the retailer, route, and additional information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The CCD will provide a track-and-trace system that will monitor the delivery and transportation of the products handled by the courier. All the data must be stored by the courier for at least 12 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cannabis couriers must not have the packages for longer than 24 hours. If the delivery is not made, the courier shall return the package.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cannabis couriers can only carry products with a value of $10,000 at most in aggregated retail value, including marijuana, marijuana products, hemp, apparel, accessories, and others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Benefits of opening a cannabis courier business in New Mexico<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-237173 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cannabis-Marijuana-Licenses-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Benefits of opening a cannabis courier business in New Mexico\" width=\"374\" height=\"249\" data-wp-pid=\"237173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cannabis-Marijuana-Licenses-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cannabis-Marijuana-Licenses-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cannabis-Marijuana-Licenses-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cannabis-Marijuana-Licenses.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/>Cannabis courier licenses in New Mexico come with several benefits. These include becoming part of a booming industry that will keep expanding over the next few years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additionally, you will also be part of the firsts licensed business owners that can transport marijuana safely, and as the industry starts to grow, your business will also grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krqe.com\/news\/marijuana\/new-mexico-cannabis-sales-near-38m-in-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sales of recreational marijuana in New Mexico closed in around $38M just in June,<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with Alburquerque being the most profitable city, generating $7M.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Holding a cannabis courier license can open up opportunities to work in other aspects of the cannabis industry, such as retail sales or manufacturing by venturing into other businesses, like an\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/new-mexico-integrated-cannabis-microbusiness-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">integrated cannabis microbusiness in New Mexico<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applying for a cannabis courier license in New Mexico is a great way to get involved in the cannabis industry. There are many benefits to holding one, including becoming part of a booming industry and working in other aspects of the cannabis industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The process of getting a cannabis courier license in New Mexico is not overly complicated, but there are several costs that the applicant needs to cover. In addition, applicants must comply with several regulations before applying for a cannabis courier license and may need the counsel of a professional. However, the process is worth it for those looking to get involved in the cannabis industry in New Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are interested in applying for a cannabis courier license in New Mexico, contact us today by filling out the form below. We can help you navigate the application process and ensure that your application is complete and accurate. We can also guide how to start and operate a successful cannabis business in New Mexico.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to start your business? 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