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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77: Livestock Code
Article 3: Control of Contagious Diseases, 77-3-1 through 77-3-19
Section 77-3-10: Federal officers; powers.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 77-3-10 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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77-3-10. Federal officers; powers.

The representatives of the United States department of agriculture animal and plant health inspection service under the specific authorization of the board may inspect, quarantine and condemn livestock affected with a disease or suspected of being affected with a disease or that have been exposed to a disease and for these purposes may enter any grounds or premises in the state. The representatives may call upon peace officers to assist them in the discharge of their duties as specified by the board in carrying out federal laws and regulations as provided in Section 77-3-9 NMSA 1978. The peace officers shall assist the representatives when so requested and authorized by the board.

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