2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77: Livestock Code
Article 2: Livestock Board, 77-2-1 through 77-2-31
Section 77-2-31: Horse rescue or retirement facilities; inspections; reinspection.

77-2-31. Horse rescue or retirement facilities; inspections; reinspection.

A. Prior to annual registration, each facility shall be inspected in accordance with board rules.

B. The board or its agents may enter the premises of a facility to conduct unannounced inspections.

C. If, following an inspection, the board determines that the facility does not meet the board's minimum facility requirements, it shall give the registrant written notice of the deficiencies and schedule a reinspection, allowing a reasonable time for the registrant to correct the deficiencies.

D. The registrant shall remedy the deficiencies and submit evidence to the board demonstrating compliance with board rules for the facility.

E. If on reinspection the board determines that the facility is still deficient in those areas for which it has been given written notice, the horses may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of Section 77-18-2 NMSA 1978 and the board shall hold a hearing as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 NMSA 1978] to determine if the registration should be suspended or revoked.

F. If a facility's registration is suspended or revoked, the board shall place the horses in another facility.