A. A handgun is subject to seizure and forfeiture by a law enforcement agency when the handgun is possessed or transported by a person in violation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.
B. The provisions of the Forfeiture Act [Chapter 31, Article 27 NMSA 1978] apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of a handgun subject to forfeiture pursuant to Subsection A of this section.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 22, § 3; 2002, ch. 4, § 12.
The 2002 amendment, effective July 1, 2002, deleted former Subsections B through D, which contained standards and procedures for the forfeiture of handguns possessed or transported by persons in violation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person; and added present Subsection B.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 7 - Weapons and Explosives
Section 30-7-1 - "Carrying a deadly weapon".
Section 30-7-2 - Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.
Section 30-7-2.1 - Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises.
Section 30-7-2.2 - Unlawful possession of a handgun by a person; exceptions; penalty.
Section 30-7-2.4 - Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises; notice; penalty.
Section 30-7-3 - Unlawful carrying of a firearm in licensed liquor establishments.
Section 30-7-4 - Negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Section 30-7-5 - Dangerous use of explosives.
Section 30-7-6 - Negligent use of explosives.
Section 30-7-7 - Unlawful sale, possession or transportation of explosives.
Section 30-7-7.1 - Unlawful sale of a firearm without a background check.
Section 30-7-8 - Unlawful possession of switchblades.
Section 30-7-10 - Short title.
Section 30-7-11 - Definitions.
Section 30-7-12 - Prohibitions; penalties.
Section 30-7-13 - Carrying weapons prohibited.
Section 30-7-14 - Weapon detection.
Section 30-7-15 - Weapons; transporting.
Section 30-7-17 - Short title.
Section 30-7-18 - Definitions.
Section 30-7-19 - Possession of explosives.
Section 30-7-19.1 - Possession of explosive device or incendiary device.
Section 30-7-20 - Facsimile or hoax bomb or explosive.