Tumble W**ds Faces Possible License Revocation Over Compliance Failures
New Mexico’s Regulation & Licensing Department and the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) are weighing heavy sanctions against DPJL LLC, doing business as Tumble W**ds, tied to license PROD‑2024‑0036‑PRM‑0001 and controlling parties. In a Notice of Contemplated Action issued July 25, 2025, regulators detailed sweeping alleged violations that could lead to suspension, revocation, fines, or other disciplinary measures if not rebutted at a formal hearing.
What triggered it
CCD compliance officers conducted multiple inspections at Tumble W**ds’ production facility between October 7, 2024, and June 18, 2025. Their findings paint a picture of systemic non‑compliance:
No plant tagging: Thousands of mature plants were allegedly untagged in the BioTrack track‑and‑trace system. During an April 17, 2025 inspection, officers counted 3,267 untagged plants; by June 16, 2025, the number had grown to 4,437, far exceeding the company’s approved limit of 1,000 mature plants.
Missing inventory records: Inspectors say plant data was not entered into the track‑and‑trace system despite repeated visits.
No active surveillance: Officers found the digital surveillance system non‑operational, with multiple production and storage areas lacking camera coverage and no footage available on request.
No calibrated scales: The facility reportedly lacked required certified weighing devices used for wholesale transactions.
No pest management plan: Inspections found no onsite documentation of pesticide use as required.
Blocked inspections: Officers say the company repeatedly refused to allow them to inspect a large conex container located on the licensed premises.
The charge sheet
The notice cites violations of §16.8.7.14 NMAC (tagging), §16.8.7.9 NMAC (inventory tracking), §16.8.2.10 NMAC (surveillance), §16.8.2.27 NMAC (scales and pest plans), §16.8.8.9 & .10 NMAC (plant count limits), and §16.8.2.22 NMAC (inspection access). Each violation carries potential penalties, including fines and license revocation.
What happens next
Tumble W**ds has 20 days from service of the notice to request a formal hearing; otherwise, CCD can act by default, and the decision will be final and not subject to judicial review. A hearing request must be sent (certified, return receipt) to Eden Sayers, Administrative Prosecutor, CCD, 2550 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. At the hearing (per §61‑1‑8 NMSA), the respondents may present evidence, cross‑examine witnesses, and be represented by counsel.
Bottom line
Regulators say Tumble W**ds ignored core compliance safeguards—track‑and‑trace, plant counts, surveillance, and access—over multiple inspections. If these findings hold up at hearing, the company could lose its production license entirely.
Source: Notice of Contemplated Action, CCD Case No. 2025‑007 (dated July 25, 2025), New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department / CCD.
