2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 30-18-11 — Unlawful tripping of an equine; exception.

30-18-11. Unlawful tripping of an equine; exception.

A.     Unlawful tripping of an equine consists of intentionally using a wire, pole, stick, rope or any other object to cause an equine to lose its balance or fall, for the purpose of sport or entertainment.   

B.     The provisions of Subsection A of this section do not apply to laying an equine down for medical or identification purposes.   

C.     As used in this section, "equine" means a horse, pony, mule, donkey or hinny.   

D.     Whoever commits unlawful tripping of an equine is guilty of a misdemeanor.   

E.     Whoever commits unlawful tripping of an equine that causes the maiming, crippling or death of the equine is guilty of a fourth degree felony.