2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 17: Fire, 30-17-1 through 30-17-6
Section 30-17-2: Use of an engine without spark arrester.
30-17-2. Use of an engine without spark arrester.
Use of an engine without spark arrester consists of using or operating any locomotive, logging engine, portable engine, traction engine or stationary engine using any combustible fuel when such engine is not provided with an adequate spark arrester kept in constant use and repair.
Escape of fire or live sparks from any engine shall be prima facie evidence that such engine has not been adequately equipped with a spark arrester in compliance with this section.
Whoever commits use of an engine without spark arrester is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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