Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 77 - Livestock Code. > Article 13 - Estrays, 77-13-1 through 77-13-10. > Section 77-13-8 - Impounding estray; failure to notify board; penalty.

Section 77-13-8 - Impounding estray; failure to notify board; penalty.

77-13-8. Impounding estray; failure to notify board; penalty.

It is unlawful for a person other than an inspector to impound or retain possession of an estray except as provided in Sections 77-13-2 and 77-13-7 NMSA 1978. A person who impounds an estray contrary to the provisions of Chapter 77, Article 13 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 for each offense.