ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE). – City Councilor Brook Bassan of the Northeast Heights has withdrawn her proposal to restrict New Mexicans’ ability to grow cannabis for personal use.
New Mexicans older than 21 years old can grow six mature cannabis plants, and six immature plants in their homes for personal use. Bassan’s original proposal would have added an additional restriction: the plants would need to be grown within an enclosed space such as a closed room or closet.
According to the proposed ordinance, the idea was to “limit spread of cannabis smells”. Bassan, however, is not going to pursue the idea at this time.
“Councilor Bassan takes pride in her ability to listen to constituents’ concerns and work to resolve them. The legislation was originally drafted to address the concerns of many constituents. It became clear quickly that more discussion and consideration was needed before this type of legislation could be put to a vote,” wrote Julian Moya, Acting Director of City Council Services in a recent press release.
