Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 77 - Livestock Code. > Article 5 - Eradication of Tuberculosis, 77-5-1 through 77-5-5. > Section 77-5-2 - Infected livestock; destruction.

Section 77-5-2 - Infected livestock; destruction.

77-5-2. Infected livestock; destruction.

If, upon making any tests or examinations as provided for in Chapter 77, Article 5 NMSA 1978, it appears that any livestock are infected with tuberculosis and that the public interest would be best served through the destruction of the livestock, the board shall cause the destruction of the livestock in a manner deemed most expedient.