It is the purpose of Sections 17-5-1 through 17-5-9 NMSA 1978 and the policy of New Mexico to provide an adequate and flexible system for the protection of fur-bearing animals to the end that valuable fur resources shall not be wasted or depleted.
History: Laws 1939, ch. 178, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 43-501; 1953 Comp., § 53-5-1; Laws 1980, ch. 15, § 1.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 35 Am. Jur. 2d Fish and Game §§ 6, 16, 29, 38.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation
Article 5 - Trappers and Fur Dealers
Section 17-5-1 - Declaration of policy.
Section 17-5-2 - Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state.
Section 17-5-3 - Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage.
Section 17-5-4 - State game commission to administer act; rules and regulations.
Section 17-5-5 - Trapper's licenses.
Section 17-5-6 - Fur dealer licenses.
Section 17-5-7 - [Disposition of license fees.]
Section 17-5-8 - [Officers authorized to enforce act.]
Section 17-5-9 - Penalty; revocation of license; sale of pelts.