Except as otherwise authorized by the board, the board is the sole authority for the registration of brands, marks or electronic identification on livestock in this state.
History: Laws 1895, ch. 6, § 4; C.L. 1897, § 109; Code 1915, § 120; C.S. 1929, § 4-1406; 1941 Comp., § 49-906; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-6; Laws 1971, ch. 50, § 2; 1978 Comp., § 77-9-8, amended and recompiled as 1978 Comp., § 77-2-7.2 by Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 11.
The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, recompiled this section which was formerly 77-9-8 NMSA 1978 and deleted "livestock" preceding "board" in the section heading, and rewrote the section, which formerly read "The livestock board is the sole board for the registration of brands and marks on horses, mules, asses, cattle and sheep in this state."
Law reviews. — For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part II," see 2 Nat. Resources J. 75 (1962).
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.