2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Article 2 - Livestock Board
Section 77-2-9 - Reports of inspectors; prosecution of violations of livestock laws.
77-2-9. Reports of inspectors; prosecution of violations of livestock laws.
A. The board shall keep reports of its veterinarians and inspectors in accordance with the Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 3 NMSA 1978].
B. The board shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with the violation of the livestock laws, including criminal laws relating to livestock, and may call upon a livestock inspector or other peace officer to execute its orders, and when it does, the peace officer shall obey the order of the board.
C. Livestock inspectors may arrest persons found in the act or whom they have probable cause to believe to be guilty of driving, holding or slaughtering stolen livestock; of violating the inspection laws of the state; or of violating any provision of Chapter 30, Article 18 NMSA 1978 relating to livestock or other criminal law relating to livestock.
History: 1953 Comp., 47-23-7, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 213, 8; 1983, ch. 229, 3; 2001, ch. 8, 3; 2001, ch. 341, 3.
