HB 64 CANNABIS PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

Rep Andrea R Reeb

Actions: HPREF [2] not prntd-HRC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 House Bill 64 (HB 64) - This act proposes to regulate the packaging and labeling of cannabis products to ensure child safety, discourage appeal to minors, and provide comprehensive information to consumers. The rules and amendments described in this act will go into effect on August 1, 2024. 

 House Bill 64 (HB 64) Section 1: Amendment to Section 26-2C-17 NMSA 1978 - A.  Adulterant Classification: Cannabis or cannabis extract included in a cannabis product that complies with applicable law is not considered an adulterant under state law.  B. Division Rule Making: The division is tasked with creating rules consistent with industry standards for cannabis products. These rules include packaging and labeling requirements.  Packages must be opaque, resealable, child-resistant, compostable, and recyclable or made from recycled materials.  Packages and labels must not be designed to appeal to children and should not mimic non-cannabis consumer product branding that is safe for children.  Packages and labels must avoid the use of cartoons, symbols, images, celebrities, or likenesses commonly used to market to minors.  Labels must include specific information such as net weight, identification of licensee(s), harvest date, manufacturing date, potency, pesticide use, pharmacologically active ingredients, ingredients for non-cannabis products, nutritional information, allergen warnings, a distinct cannabis logo, warnings about child consumption safety, warnings about possible adverse effects, expiration date, and any other information required by rules.  The effective date of the provisions outlined in this act is August 1, 2024.