Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses. > Article 7 - Weapons and Explosives, 30-7-1 through 30-7-22. > Section 30-7-2.3 - Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.

Section 30-7-2.3 - Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.

30-7-2.3. Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.

A.     A handgun is subject to seizure and forfeiture by a law enforcement agency when the handgun is possessed or transported by a person in violation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.   

B.     The provisions of the Forfeiture Act [31-27-1 NMSA 1978] apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of a handgun subject to forfeiture pursuant to Subsection A of this section.