2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 20A - Antiterrorism
Section 30-20A-4 - Exemptions.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 30-20A-4 (2017)

30-20A-4. Exemptions.

A. Nothing in the Antiterrorism Act [30-20A-1 NMSA 1978] shall make unlawful any activity:

(1) in accordance with Article 2, Section 6 of the constitution of New Mexico;

(2) of any governmental agency;

(3) of any law enforcement agency;

(4) of any hunting, rifle, pistol, shotgun, sportsmen's or conservation club;

(5) lawfully engaged in on a shooting range;

(6) lawfully undertaken pursuant to any shooting school or other program of instruction;

(7) intended to teach the safe handling, including marksmanship, or use of firearms, archery equipment or other weapons or techniques to individuals or groups;

(8) that teaches the use of martial arts or arms for the defense of home, person or property or the lawful use of force as defined in Section 30-2-7 NMSA 1978; or

(9) that is otherwise lawful.

B. Nothing in the Antiterrorism Act shall make unlawful any act of a law enforcement officer that is performed as a part of his official duties.

History: Laws 1990, ch. 66, 4.

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