Definitions
NMSA 1978, § 26-2A-3
in effect26-2A-3. Definitions
As used in the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act:
A. "administrator" means the secretary, or his designee, of health and environment;
B. "marijuana" means marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinols or a chemical derivative of tetrahydrocannabinol; and
C. "practitioner" means a physician licensed to prescribe and administer drugs which are subject to the Controlled Substances Act [Chapter 30, Article 31 NMSA 1978].
1953 Comp., § 54-12-3, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 22, § 3.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18526/index.do#!b/26-2A-3Fetched: 10/20/2026