ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of New Mexico's licensed medical marijuana producers is suing Expo New Mexico officials over refusal to let the company display its products at the state fair later this year.
Attorneys for Ultra Health Inc. filed the lawsuit in federal court Wednesday, alleging that the company's constitutional rights to free speech and due process are being violated.
Ultra Health says it sought permission from fair officials to put up an informational booth featuring diagrams and photos of cannabis plants as well as lists and other information about medical cannabis products.
Fair officials informed the company via email that any plants, products or images of the restricted items would be prohibited.
Expo New Mexico officials did not immediately respond Thursday to a message seeking comment on the lawsuit.
Medical marijuana has been legal in New Mexico for a decade.