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NM Stat § 76-7-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-20 - Petition to dissolve district; notice of election; conduct of election.

A. Upon petition, presented to the governing body of the noxious weed control district, signed by one-quarter of the landowners or land occupier's [occupiers] residing within the district and asking for an election upon a proposal to dissolve the district, the board of directors shall order an election thereon to be held not more than ninety days from the date the petition is received. B. Notice by publication of the election shall be given by the chairman of the governing body of the district at least twice, with at least seven days between the two publications, in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation published in each county in which the district lies. Notice of publication shall contain a statement of the purpose of the election and the time and place of holding the election. C. The board shall designate the polling place or places within the district, taking into consideration the convenience of the voters, and shall also select and appoint the judges and other necessary officers of the election. None but resident taxpaying voters of the district shall be entitled to vote at the election. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-21, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 243, § 20. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 76-7-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-21 - Results of election to dissolve noxious weed control district.

Returns of the election shall be made to the board of county commissioners acting as governing body of the district, which shall canvass the returns and enter an order declaring the results of the election. If a majority of the votes cast at the election are against dissolution of the district, no further election on the proposition shall be held for a period of two years thereafter. If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the dissolution of the district, the board shall enter an order declaring the district to be dissolved, and thereafter the board shall not exercise any further powers except to terminate the affairs of the district. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-22, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 243, § 21.
NM Stat § 76-7-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-22 - Termination of the affairs of the district.

If the results of the election require the dissolution of the district and there is not on hand sufficient money to pay off all claims against the district and if the annual assessments already levied will not provide sufficient funds for the payment of claims, the board shall have the authority to levy and cause to be collected further annual assessments but only in an amount as may be necessary to settle the claims against the district. Any money remaining on hand after all claims have been settled shall be paid over rateably to the county treasurer of each county in which the district lies in the proportion which the territory in each county bears to the total area of the district, and shall be placed by the treasurer in the general fund of the county. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-23, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 243, § 22.
NM Stat § 76-7-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-23 - Short title.

This act [76-7-23 to 76-7-30 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Noxious Weed Act of 1963." History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-24, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 70.
NM Stat § 76-7-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-24 - Definitions.

As used in the Noxious Weed Act of 1963 [76-7-23 to 76-7-30 NMSA 1978]: A. "board" means the board of regents of New Mexico state university; B. "noxious weed" means any species of plant which is liable to be detrimental or destructive, and difficult to control or eradicate; C. "seed" means any part of a noxious weed that will propagate; and D. "agent" means any person employed by the board to carry out the provisions of the Noxious Weed Act of 1963. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-25, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 2.
NM Stat § 76-7-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-25 - Administration and enforcement.

The Noxious Weed Act of 1963 [76-7-23 to 76-7-30 NMSA 1978] shall be administered and enforced by the board through the state department of agriculture. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-26, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 3. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 21, 22. 3 C.J.S. Agriculture §§ 19, 20.
NM Stat § 76-7-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-26 - Inspections.

The board or its agent may inspect any facility or ground where noxious weed seeds are sold, stored, transported or planted. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-27, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 4. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 44, 45, 50. 3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 5.
NM Stat § 76-7-27 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-27 - Declaration of certain weed seeds as noxious.

Whenever the board receives a petition signed by twenty-five New Mexico landowners requesting that certain weeds be declared noxious, it shall hold a public hearing. At least ten days prior to the hearing, notice shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the state listing all the weeds alleged to be noxious which will be considered at the hearing. If the board, as a result of the hearing, determines a weed to be noxious, it shall declare that finding by rule or regulation. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-28, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 5.
NM Stat § 76-7-28 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-28 - Unlawful actions.

After any weed is declared to be noxious by the board, it shall be unlawful to sell, give away or plant any noxious weed seed in this state or in that part of the state designated by the rules and regulations of the board. This section shall not apply to materials not sold as seed, in which noxious weed seed may incidentally be found. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-29, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 6. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 42, 50, 51. 3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 71.
NM Stat § 76-7-29 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-29 - Rules and regulations.

The board may prescribe and enforce rules and regulations, pertaining to the sale, transportation or distribution of noxious weed seeds, necessary to carry out the provisions of the Noxious Weed Act of 1963 [76-7-23 to 76-7-30 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-30, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 7. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 21, 22. 3 C.J.S. Agriculture §§ 19, 20.
NM Stat § 76-7-30 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7 - Noxious Weed Control|Section 76-7-30 - Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation violating the Noxious Weed Act of 1963 [76-7-23 to 76-7-30 NMSA 1978] is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). History: 1953 Comp., § 45-10-31, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 203, § 8. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 42, 50, 51. 3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 72.
NM Stat § 76-7A-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-1 - [Short title.]

This act [76-7A-1 to 76-7A-11 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Harmful Plant Act." History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-1, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 1.
NM Stat § 76-7A-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Harmful Plant Act: A. "article" means soil, seeds, unprocessed feeds, packaging materials, nursery stock, machinery or anything capable of transporting or harboring a harmful plant; B. "board" means the board of regents of New Mexico state university; C. "department" means the New Mexico department of agriculture; D. "move" means to ship, offer for shipment, receive for transportation, carry or otherwise transport or allow to be transported; E. "harmful plant" means any plant, seeds or other parts of a plant the board declares by regulation to be a harmful plant; F. "permit" means a document issued by the department to provide for the movement of a harmful plant in accordance with regulations adopted by the board; G. "person" means any individual, firm, association or corporation; and H. "plant" means any living stage of a plant, including but not limited to seeds and reproductive parts of a plant. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 2.
NM Stat § 76-7A-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-3 - General powers and duties of the board.

A. The board, through the department, shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Harmful Plant Act. B. The board may: (1) adopt such regulations as it deems necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of the Harmful Plant Act; (2) accept grants of money from any state or federal agency, producer [,] organization or private individual for the purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of the Harmful Plant Act; and (3) cooperate with the authorities of another state or the federal government in carrying out the purposes of the Harmful Plant Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-3, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 3. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 76-7A-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-4 - Quarantine powers of the board.

The board may quarantine the state or any portion thereof whenever the department determines that a harmful plant exists therein and that such action is necessary to prevent the introduction of a harmful plant into the state or to retard the spread or dissemination of a harmful plant that has become established in the state. Before establishing a quarantine, the board shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given to all interested parties and shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the state. At the hearing all interested parties may appear and be heard. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-4, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 4.
NM Stat § 76-7A-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-5 - Temporary quarantine powers of the department.

If it has reasonable cause to believe that a harmful plant exists and there is an immediate need to prevent its introduction, spread or dissemination in New Mexico, the department may impose a temporary quarantine on the state or any portion of the state to prevent the introduction, spread or dissemination of the harmful plant. The period for such temporary quarantine shall not exceed ninety days during which time a public hearing shall be held by the board as provided in Section 4 [76-7A-4 NMSA 1978] of the Harmful Plant Act. If the board finds after such hearing that it appears the quarantine should be extended for more than the temporary ninety-day period, it may enter an order for such extension as provided in Section 4 of the Harmful Plant Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-5, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 5.
NM Stat § 76-7A-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-6 - Temporary quarantine powers of the department with respect to livestock.

The department may quarantine any domestic livestock, captive wildlife or captive estray animals suspected [of exposure] or knowingly [known to be] exposed to a harmful plant. The quarantine shall not exceed a period of ninety-six hours or for such lesser period when the animal's digestive system can reasonably be expected to be purged of carrying any reproductive part of the harmful plant. The department's inspector shall examine each exposed animal's hide or wool for the presence of a harmful plant. At the end of the ninety-six hour period or at the end of such lesser period as provided in this section, the quarantined animals shall be released under conditions established by the department. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-6, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 6. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 76-7A-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-7 - Effect of a quarantine.

When a quarantine is in effect, no person shall move any harmful plant described in the order from the quarantined area in this state into or through other parts of this state or from the quarantined area in other states into or through this state contrary to the provisions of the Harmful Plant Act or the regulations made pursuant thereto. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-7, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 7.
NM Stat § 76-7A-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-8 - Harmful plants; designation.

A. After a hearing the board may, by regulation, designate a plant to be a harmful plant when it finds that the plant is not known to occur in or is new to or not widely distributed in the state and may: (1) directly or indirectly injure crops or other useful plants; (2) be poisonous or detrimental to domestic or wild animals, birds or fish; (3) cause adverse effects to other interests of agriculture, such as irrigation; or (4) cause adverse effects to streams, ponds, lakes or aquatic fauna. B. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the state and shall be given to interested parties. The notice shall state the plants alleged to be harmful which will be considered at the hearing. At the hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard. C. The department may designate a plant to be a harmful plant if it finds that the plant is not known to occur in, is new to or not widely distributed in the state, without a public hearing, for a period not to exceed ninety days, if it appears that such emergency action is necessary to prevent or control the introduction, spread or dissemination of the harmful plant. Within that ninety-day period the board shall hold a public hearing, after reasonable notice, to determine whether the designated plant is a harmful plant as provided in the Harmful Plant Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-8, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 8.
NM Stat § 76-7A-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-9 - Prohibited acts; permits.

No person shall knowingly move a harmful plant or article that is capable of harboring a harmful plant into or within New Mexico unless such person is granted a permit for such purpose by the department in accordance with regulations of the board. The department may refuse to issue a permit for the movement of harmful plants when in the opinion of the department such movement would involve a danger of dissemination of the harmful plant within the state. No person, unless granted a permit for such purpose by the department, shall sell, purchase, barter, exchange, give or receive a plant that has been declared to be a harmful plant by the board. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-9, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 9.
NM Stat § 76-7A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-10 - Inspections authorized.

In order to prevent the introduction, spread or dissemination of a harmful plant, the department, after written notice to the owner or his agent, may detect, take possession [of], stop movement [of], eradicate, suppress, control, treat, prevent or retard the spread of or destroy any harmful plant, or stop movement [of] or treat any article that is capable of harboring or moving a harmful plant. The department may, with the consent of the owner or by order of the district court, inspect any premises in this state for the presence of a harmful plant. History: 1978 Comp., § 76-7A-10, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 10. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 76-7A-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7A - Harmful Plants|Section 76-7A-11 - Penalties.

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. ANNOTATIONSSeverability. — Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 12, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof was held invalid.
NM Stat § 76-7B-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7B - Rangeland Protection|Section 76-7B-1 - Short title.

This act [76-7B-1 to 76-7B-7 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Rangeland Protection Act". History: Laws 1985, ch. 53, § 1.
NM Stat § 76-7B-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7B - Rangeland Protection|Section 76-7B-2 - Purpose of act.

The legislature finds and declares that: A. vast rangeland areas are producing less than their potential for the grazing of livestock, wildlife habitat, forage and water and soil conservation benefits; and B. it is essential to the general welfare of this state to apply methods to enhance the multiple-use management, development and conservation of rangeland in New Mexico so as to restore rangeland capacity to carry livestock and wildlife, conserve valuable soil and water resources and restore environmental quality. History: Laws 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
NM Stat § 76-7B-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7B - Rangeland Protection|Section 76-7B-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Rangeland Protection Act: A. "committee" means the rangeland protection advisory committee; B. "department" means the New Mexico department of agriculture; C. "protection" means the control or management of undesirable brush or other weed species and any associated management program or activity necessary to enhance successful restoration of the treated rangeland intended to restore production of forage, change vegetative composition, conserve the soil by stabilizing soil and water conditions or provide habitat for livestock and wildlife. The term shall be so interpreted as to emphasize an integrated management approach to rangeland protection; and D. "rangeland" means land that is not cultivated and is used primarily for grazing of domestic livestock and wildlife in addition to being a source of wood products and water. History: Laws 1985, ch. 53, § 3.
NM Stat § 76-7B-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7B - Rangeland Protection|Section 76-7B-4 - Department; powers and duties.

The department shall coordinate rangeland protection projects developed under the Rangeland Protection Act. In the performance of its function, the department shall: A. establish contact with ranchers, Indian tribes and pueblos, local soil and water conservation district boards and appropriate state and federal agencies to determine desire for participation in brush and weed management programs; B. coordinate field inspections on participating ranches with ranchers, local soil and water conservation district boards, appropriate state and federal agencies and other persons with needed expertise to evaluate the extent of the problem; C. obtain a written recommendation from persons participating in the field inspections relative to need for and feasibility of control; D. closely coordinate project activities with local soil and water conservation district boards; E. under guidelines established by the committee, prepare and implement a plan for each project to receive brush and weed control. Each plan shall include such information as extent of the problem, number of acres by species and land status, recommended method and season of control, estimated cost of control for each participating individual or agency and necessary follow-up management practices required to enhance successful restoration and conservation of the treated area; F. conduct the contract process to obtain services for control; G. supervise and administer the actual contracted control or management projects in the field to assure compliance with the contract; H. maintain an information repository on current technology for brush and weed control; and I. cooperate and coordinate with any individual or county, state or federal governmental agency or its subdivisions to carry out its duties under this section. History: Laws 1985, ch. 53, § 4.
NM Stat § 76-7B-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 76 - Agriculture|Article 7B - Rangeland Protection|Section 76-7B-5 - Committee created.

A. There is created the "rangeland protection advisory committee". The following persons or their designees shall be members: the director of the New Mexico department of agriculture, the chairman of the range improvement task force, college of agriculture of New Mexico state university, the commissioner of public lands, the director of the department of game and fish, the secretary of natural resources, the dean of the college of agriculture at New Mexico state university and the director of the environmental improvement division of the health and environment department [department of environment]. The committee shall coordinate its activities and insofar as possible involve the state director of the United States bureau of land management, the regional forester of the United States forest service, the bureau of Indian affairs and the state conservationist of the United States soil conservation service. The chairman will appoint one additional member for a one-year term to be selected from the ranching industry. The director of the New Mexico department of agriculture shall serve as chairman. B. The chairman shall call meetings of the committee and prescribe the time and place of each meeting. C. To facilitate cooperation and coordination, the committee shall: (1) meet upon the call of the chairman to develop mutually acceptable general guidelines to be followed for all rangeland protection projects conducted by the department under the Rangeland Protection Act; and (2) be convened at least once annually to discuss rangeland protection projects conducted during the preceding year and to provide updated recommendations and guidance for future projects as necessitated by, but not limited to, changes in available funding, laws or technology. D. The department shall provide the administrative staff and facilities needed by the rangeland protection advisory committee. History: Laws 1985, ch. 53, § 5. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 1991, ch. 25, § 4 provided that all references to the environmental improvement division of the health and environment department shall be construed to mean the department of environment.