The restrictions, prohibitions or permitted uses established pursuant to the Habitat Protection Act do not apply to:
A. public employees acting in the scope of their employment;
B. valid licensees, permittees, lessees or their assignees or designees, of state agencies or public land management agencies, when traveling in the areas or for the specific purposes for which such licenses, permits, leases, assignments or designations were issued or granted; and
C. emergency situations such as fire or other disasters, or where necessary to protect life or property.
History: 1953 Comp., § 53-6-6, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 242, § 6.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation
Article 6 - Habitat Protection
Section 17-6-3 - Restrictions on motor vehicle use; recommendations; rules and regulations.
Section 17-6-4 - Notices of restrictions; posting; publication.
Section 17-6-5 - Prohibition against vehicle travel.
Section 17-6-7 - Expenditure of funds; functions.
Section 17-6-8 - Limitation of liability on landowners.