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and indicated that outside of those priorities it would generally defer to state and local
authorities. In addition, the Department of Justice stated that it informed the Governors of
Washington and Colorado, two states that voted to legalize possession of marijuana and
regulate its production and distribution, that it would defer its right to challenge those laws.
We also observe that New Mexico public policy is clear. Our State Legislature passed the
Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act “to allow the beneficial use of medical cannabis in
a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions and
their medical treatments.” Section 26-2B-2. We decline to reverse the order on the basis of
federal law or public policy.
CONCLUSION
{17} For the foregoing reasons, we affirm the order of the WCJ.
{18} IT IS SO ORDERED.

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