A. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of the Harmful Plant Act or any regulation adopted by the board pursuant thereto is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollar ($100). Each day of violation shall constitute a separate and punishable offense.
B. The department shall not be required to give bond or security in any legal proceeding brought under the provisions of the Harmful Plant Act in which the department is a party.
History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-11, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 11.
Severability. — Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 12, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof was held invalid.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 76-7A-1 - [Short title.]
Section 76-7A-2 - Definitions.
Section 76-7A-3 - General powers and duties of the board.
Section 76-7A-4 - Quarantine powers of the board.
Section 76-7A-5 - Temporary quarantine powers of the department.
Section 76-7A-6 - Temporary quarantine powers of the department with respect to livestock.
Section 76-7A-7 - Effect of a quarantine.
Section 76-7A-8 - Harmful plants; designation.
Section 76-7A-9 - Prohibited acts; permits.