Negligent use of explosives consists of negligently exploding, attempting to explode or placing any explosive in such a manner as to result in injury to another or to property of another, or in the probability of such injury.
Whoever commits negligent use of explosives is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-7-5, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 7-5.
Cross references. — For excavation damage to pipelines and underground utility lines, see 62-14-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
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.