Drive-Thru Weed Sales Remain In New Mexico As Lawmakers Approve ‘Clean Up’ Marijuana Bill
New Mexico lawmakers passed a cannabis measure, Senate Bill 6, in a 25-15 vote sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration with just nine days remaining in this session. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Katy Duhigg (D) aims to “clean up and address unintended consequences” of the state’s cannabis law, reported Santa Fe New Mexico.
By just one vote, the legislators approved an amendment to the bill Monday continuing to allow marijuana businesses to offer their services at drive-thru windows. Senator Jeff Steinborn (D) introduced the proposed amendment arguing Duhigg’s initial version of the bill could potentially close some retailers.
The amendment was heavily debated, with some senators opposing it based on the fact that New Mexico has closed all of its drive-thru liquor stores due …