--- title: ABQ city councilor joins fight against retailers selling marijuana disguised as hemp description: New Mexico targets illegal marijuana sales disguised as hemp, aiming to enhance public safety with stricter regulations and enforcement measures. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20bustling%20street%20scene%20in%20Albuquerque%2c%20New%20Mexico%2c%20with%20a%20focus%20on%20a%20cannabis%20dispensary%20storefront%20adorned%20with%20bright%20signage.jpeg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # ABQ city councilor joins fight against retailers selling marijuana disguised as hemp - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Recreational Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - 17 March 2025 **New Mexico Cracks Down on Bootleg Marijuana Disguised as Hemp** A four-month investigation has uncovered a troubling scheme in New Mexico—local retailers selling illicit marijuana disguised as hemp. These bootleg products, falsely labeled as legal hemp, pose both legal and safety concerns. Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis is pushing for stricter enforcement, calling for a ban on synthetic cannabinoids exceeding 0.3% THC. His proposed ordinance would empower law enforcement and the Environmental Health Department to issue penalties, revoke licenses, and require clear signage prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products. At the state level, lawmakers are also taking action. The House recently passed a bill granting the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board authority to regulate hemp products, aiming to curb illegal sales and protect consumers. 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