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Chapter 77: Livestock Code
Article 13: Estrays, 77-13-1 through 77-13-10
Section 77-13-9: Escape or removal of estray; possessory right of person impounding.
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NM Stat § 77-13-9 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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77-13-9. Escape or removal of estray; possessory right of person impounding.
If any animal, after having been impounded by any person under the provisions of this article, shall escape or be taken from the possession or custody of such person before the same shall have been disposed of under the provisions of the [this] article, then such person or the New Mexico livestock board or its authorized inspector shall have the right to recover the animal wherever the same may be found, to be held until disposed of as provided for in this article.
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