A. A person who violates the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each individual trap, snare or application of wildlife poison shall constitute a single violation of that act.
B. Any penalties under this section shall be cumulative to any other available penalties provided by law.
C. In addition to other penalties, upon conviction, the court may consider appropriate restitution to a state agency that incurs costs in enforcing the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act.
History: 1978 Comp., § 17-11-5, enacted by Laws 2021, ch. 25, § 5.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 25, § 6 made Laws 2021, ch. 25, § 5 effective April 1, 2022.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation
Article 11 - Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety
Section 17-11-1 - Short title. (Effective April 1, 2022.)
Section 17-11-2 - Definitions. (Effective April 1, 2022.)
Section 17-11-3 - Prohibitions on public land. (Effective April 1, 2022.)