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2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Article 13 - Estrays
Section 77-13-9 - Escape or removal of estray; possessory right of person impounding.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 77-13-9 (2017)
77-13-9. Escape or removal of estray; possessory right of person impounding.
If any animal, after having been impounded by any person under the provisions of this article, shall escape or be taken from the possession or custody of such person before the same shall have been disposed of under the provisions of the [this] article, then such person or the New Mexico livestock board or its authorized inspector shall have the right to recover the animal wherever the same may be found, to be held until disposed of as provided for in this article.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 80, 9; Code 1915, 165; C.S. 1929, 4-1509; 1941 Comp., 49-1509; 1953 Comp., 47-14-9; Laws 1977, ch. 165, 8.
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