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2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Article 13 - Estrays
Section 77-13-8 - Impounding estray; failure to notify board; penalty.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 77-13-8 (2017)
77-13-8. Impounding estray; failure to notify board; penalty.
It is unlawful for a person other than an inspector to impound or retain possession of an estray except as provided in Sections 77-13-2 and 77-13-7 NMSA 1978. A person who impounds an estray contrary to the provisions of Chapter 77, Article 13 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 for each offense.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 80, 8; Code 1915, 164; C.S. 1929, 4-1508; 1941 Comp., 49-1508; 1953 Comp., 47-14-8; Laws 1977, ch. 165, 7; 1999, ch. 282, 85.
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