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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77: Livestock Code
Article 16: Fences, 77-16-1 through 77-16-18
- Section 77-16-1: Necessity for fence.
- Section 77-16-2: Definition.
- Section 77-16-3: Damages on fenced lands; right of action; lien on animals.
- Section 77-16-4: Barbed wire fence; specifications.
- Section 77-16-5: Applicability of act.
- Section 77-16-6: Board fence; specifications.
- Section 77-16-7: Pole and post fence; specifications.
- Section 77-16-8: Stone, adobe or woven wire fence; specifications.
- Section 77-16-9: Legal protection of fences against damage or destruction.
- Section 77-16-10: Injuring fence.
- Section 77-16-11: Injuries by animals; liability; minors.
- Section 77-16-12: Damages for injuries.
- Section 77-16-13: Opening private fence to use road prohibited.
- Section 77-16-14: Failure to close gate; liability for damages.
- Section 77-16-15: Penalty.
- Section 77-16-16: Railroads; fencing of lines; damages for injury to livestock.
- Section 77-16-17: Requirements of railroad fence.
- Section 77-16-18: Report of killed or crippled livestock; inspection and removal.
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