2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 17: Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation
Article 2: Hunting and Fishing Regulations, 17-2-1 through 17-2-46
Section 17-2-17: Storage of game or fish.


NM Stat § 17-2-17 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

17-2-17. [Storage of game or fish.]

No game or fish shall be received or held in storage except as follows, namely:

A. during the open season therefor and for five days thereafter when the same is stored for the person lawfully in possession of the same;

B. at any time of the year when there is attached thereto a proper and valid officer's invoice as provided in this chapter relating to the seizure of game and fish for not more than thirty days after the date of such invoice;

C. when there is attached thereto a proper and valid certificate or permit signed by the state warden [director of the department of game and fish] or deputy [conservation officer] and on its face authorizing storage of the article named therein and during the period therein stated.

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