Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 77 - Livestock Code. > Article 18 - General Animal Regulations, 77-18-1 through 77-18-6. > Section 77-18-1 - Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated.

Section 77-18-1 - Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated.

77-18-1. Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated.

The sale, purchase, trade and possession with intent to keep as a pet of any subhuman primate, skunk, raccoon, fox or other sylvatic carnivore may be regulated by regulation of the health and environment department [department of health] for the protection of public health and safety.