New Mexico § 17-5-8 [Officers authorized to enforce act.]

New Mexico Statutes

§ 17-5-8 — [Officers authorized to enforce act.]

New Mexico § 17-5-8

Ch. 17Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation

Art. 5Trappers and Fur Dealers

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 17-5-8 (2026).

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All peace officers, port of entry employees [employees of the motor transportation divisions of the taxation and revenue department] and deputy game wardens [conservation officers] are hereby authorized and required to cooperate fully with the state game commission in the enforcement of this act [17-5-1 to 17-5-9 NMSA 1978]. It shall be the duty of all such persons to make searches, seizures and arrests as in the case of other misdemeanors.

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All peace officers, port of entry employees [employees of the motor transportation divisions of the taxation and revenue department] and deputy game wardens [conservation officers] are hereby authorized and required to cooperate fully with the state game commission in the enforcement of this act [17-5-1 to 17-5-9 NMSA 1978]. It shall be the duty of all such persons to make searches, seizures and arrests as in the case of other misdemeanors.