2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 26: Drugs and Cosmetics
Article 2A: Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research, 26-2A-1 through 26-2A-7
Section 26-2A-2: Purpose.
26-2A-2. Purpose.
The legislature finds that recent research has shown that the use of marijuana may alleviate the nausea and ill-effects of cancer chemotherapy, and, additionally, may alleviate the ill-effects of glaucoma. The legislature further finds that there is a need for further research and experimentation with regards to the use of marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. It is for this purpose that the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act [26-2A-1 NMSA 1978] is hereby enacted.
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