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2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Article 18 - General Animal Regulations
Section 77-18-6 - Feral hogs; prohibition; penalty.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 77-18-6 (2021)
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A. The purpose of this section is to ensure the public health, safety and welfare and to prevent the introduction or spread of disease to New Mexico's livestock and wildlife.

B. No person shall import into the state, transport within the state, hold for breeding, release or sell a live feral hog or operate a commercial feral hog hunting enterprise.

C. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a definite term of less than one year or both.

D. As used in this section, "feral hog" means a pig that exists in an untamed state from domestication.

History: Laws 2009, ch. 257, § 1 and Laws 2009, ch. 264, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Duplicate laws. — Laws 2009, ch. 257, § 1 and Laws 2009, ch. 264, § 1 enacted identical sections, both effective June 19, 2009. Both have been compiled as 77-18-6 NMSA 1978.

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