New Mexico § 17-2-41.1 Wildlife to be protected; management.  (Effective July 1,

New Mexico Statutes

§ 17-2-41.1 — Wildlife to be protected; management. (Effective July 1,

New Mexico § 17-2-41.1

Ch. 17Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation

Art. 2Hunting and Fishing Regulations

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 17-2-41.1 (2026).

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2026.) A. In addition to species defined as protected in Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, the commission is authorized to extend management and protection by rule to any species of wildlife. B. When determining whether and how to protect a species of wildlife, the commission shall consider:

(1)whether the species qualifies as a species of greatest conservation need;

(2)the science-based reasons for protection of a species; and (3) the rules and management programs that would potentially accompany protected status. C. The department is not required to respond to wildlife nuisance incidents as prescribed by Section 17-2-7.2 NMSA 1978 unless:

(1)the department was required to do so for species listed as protected in statute prior to July 1, 2026; or (2) in its own discretion, the commission adopts a

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2026.) A. In addition to species defined as protected in Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, the commission is authorized to extend management and protection by rule to any species of wildlife. B. When determining whether and how to protect a species of wildlife, the commission shall consider: (1) whether the species qualifies as a species of greatest conservation need; (2) the science-based reasons for protection of a species; and (3) the rules and management programs that would potentially accompany protected status. C. The department is not required to respond to wildlife nuisance incidents as prescribed by Section 17-2-7.2 NMSA 1978 unless: (1) the department was required to do so for species listed as protected in statute prior to July 1, 2026; or (2) in its own discretion, the commission adopts a rule directing the department to do so. D. As used in this section, "wildlife" means a nondomestic mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or invertebrate species, including a living animal, or any part, egg, spawn, offspring or the dead body or parts thereof.