A. The "horse shelter rescue fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and amounts designated pursuant to Section 2 [7-2-30.7 NMSA 1978] of this 2013 act. The board shall administer the fund, and money in the fund is appropriated to the board to carry out the intent of aiding horse rescues and homeless horses in the state.
B. The board shall establish by rule the distribution of funds from the horse shelter rescue fund to horse rescue and retirement facilities registered by the board pursuant to Section 77-2-30 NMSA 1978, taking into consideration the number of horses being cared for in each facility and the need of each facility.
History: Laws 2013, ch. 49, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2013, ch. 49 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2013, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Applicability. — Laws 2013, ch. 49, § 3 provided that the provisions of Laws 2013, ch. 49, § 1 apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Section 77-2-1 - Short title; purpose.
Section 77-2-1.1 - Definitions.
Section 77-2-2 - New Mexico livestock board created; transfer of powers; transfer of property.
Section 77-2-3 - New Mexico livestock board; scope; composition; qualifications; terms; meetings.
Section 77-2-4 - Compensation of members.
Section 77-2-5 - Report of board.
Section 77-2-6 - Livestock board attached to New Mexico department of agriculture.
Section 77-2-7 - Additional powers of the board.
Section 77-2-7.1 - Brands; subject to change in ownership; fees for transfer.
Section 77-2-7.2 - Registration of brands and marks; board.
Section 77-2-7.3 - Brand books.
Section 77-2-7.4 - Recording before use; recording fee; conflicting brands.
Section 77-2-7.5 - Fees; disposition.
Section 77-2-7.6 - Brand book.
Section 77-2-7.7 - More than one brand unlawful; exceptions; penalty.
Section 77-2-7.8 - Brands of minors.
Section 77-2-7.10 - Brands; board may reject.
Section 77-2-7.11 - Brand; priority of right to.
Section 77-2-7.12 - Re-recording of brands; notice; publication; fees.
Section 77-2-8 - Research and promotion of meat and meat products.
Section 77-2-9 - Reports of inspectors; prosecution of violations of livestock laws.
Section 77-2-10 - Receipts; deposit of funds.
Section 77-2-12 - Executive director; duties, oath and bond.
Section 77-2-13 - Records; certified copy evidence.
Section 77-2-14 - Attorney; duties.
Section 77-2-15 - Special taxes; levy; collection.
Section 77-2-16 - Financial report and tax estimate; state levy; maximum rate.
Section 77-2-17 - Payment of tax collections to state treasurer; disbursement.
Section 77-2-18 - Compensation of employees.
Section 77-2-19 - Limitation on expenditures.
Section 77-2-22 - Penalty for violating rule.
Section 77-2-25 - Interim receipts and disbursements fund created.
Section 77-2-26 - Board not to be assessed for general administrative overhead.
Section 77-2-30 - Horse rescue or retirement facility; registration; board powers and duties; fees.
Section 77-2-31 - Horse rescue or retirement facilities; inspections; reinspection.