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NM Stat § 77-8A-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-5 - Officers; meetings; expenses.

The council shall elect annually a chairman, vice chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary from among its members. The council shall meet at least once each six months and at such other times as it may be called by the chairman. The council may provide rules for reimbursement of members' expenses while on official business of the council, but such reimbursement shall in no case exceed the provisions of the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. Council members shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 5 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 5. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 5 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 5 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-5 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-6 - Duties; powers.

A. The council shall: (1) conduct marketing programs, including promotion, education and research, promoting sheep and haired goat products; (2) submit to the director a detailed annual budget for the council on a fiscal-year basis and provide a copy of the budget upon request to any person who has paid an assessment or made a contribution under the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act; (3) bond officers and employees of the council who receive and disburse council funds; (4) keep detailed and accurate records for all receipts and disbursements, have those records audited annually and keep the audit available for inspection in the council office; (5) establish procedures for the adoption of regulations that will provide for input from producers; (6) determine and publish each year the assessment rates to be collected by the board; and (7) employ staff not to exceed three persons. B. The council may: (1) contract for scientific research to discover and improve the commercial value of sheep and haired goats and products thereof; (2) disseminate information showing the value of sheep and haired goats and products for any purpose for which they may be found useful and profitable; (3) fund programs to enhance the efficiencies of sheep and haired goat production; (4) make grants to research agencies for financing studies or for the purchase or acquisition of facilities necessary to carry out the purposes of the council as authorized by the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act; (5) cooperate with any local, state or national organizations or agencies, whether created by law or voluntary, engaged in work or activities similar to that of the council, and enter into contracts with those organizations or agencies and expend funds in connection therewith for carrying on joint programs; (6) study federal and state legislation with respect to tariffs, duties, reciprocal trade agreements, import quotas and other matters concerning the effect on the sheep and haired goat industry and represent and protect the interests of the industry with respect to any legislation or proposed legislation or executive action that may affect that industry; (7) enter into contracts that it deems appropriate to the carrying out of the purposes of the council as authorized by the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act; (8) sue and be sued as a council without individual liability for acts of the council within the scope of the powers conferred upon it by the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act; (9) appoint subordinate officers and employees of the council and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation; (10) adopt regulations for the exercise of its powers and duties. A copy of all council regulations shall be filed with the department; and (11) cooperate with other state councils or agencies in the collection of assessments. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 6 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 6. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 6 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 6 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-6 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-7 - Funding.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act, the council is empowered to: A. receive any funds that may be returned to the New Mexico sheep and haired goat industry as its share of assessments collected by a national sheep promotion research and information board or any similar entity; B. accept grants, donations, contributions or gifts from any source for expenditure for any purpose consistent with the powers and duties conferred on the council; and C. receive any other funds that may be authorized by law. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 7 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 7. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 7 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 7 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-7 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-8 - Assessments.

There is levied and imposed upon all sheep and haired goats involved in a transfer of ownership in the state an assessment to be called the "council assessment". The council assessment is to be fixed by the council at a rate not more than seventy-five cents ($.75) per head. The board shall collect this council assessment at the same time and in the same manner as the fee charged for the state inspection required upon the movement of those sheep and haired goats. The board shall not deliver the certificate of inspection or permit the sheep or haired goats to move until all fees have been paid. The proceeds of the council assessment shall be remitted by the board to the council at the end of each month along with information that will allow the council to make necessary refunds. At the request of the board, the council shall reimburse the board for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred for such collections and information not to exceed four percent of collections on those sheep and haired goats involved in a transfer of ownership. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 8 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 8. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 8 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 8 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-9 - Refunds.

Any person who has paid a council assessment is entitled to a refund of the amount paid by making written application for the refund to the council. The application form shall be returned within thirty days after the inspection was made giving rise to the council assessment and shall contain enough detail to enable the council to find the record of payment. Refunds shall be made within thirty days of the date of the application unless the proceeds and the necessary information have not been received by the council, in which case the refund shall be made within fifteen days after receipt of the proceeds and necessary information. The form shall be provided by the board at the time of inspection. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 9 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 9. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 9 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 9 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-9 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-10 - Disposition of funds.

A. All funds received by the council shall be received and disbursed directly by the council. Such funds shall be audited in accordance with the provisions of the Audit Act [12-6-1 to 12-6-14 NMSA 1978]. The council is not required to submit vouchers, purchase orders or contracts to the department of finance and administration as otherwise required by Section 6-5-3 NMSA 1978. B. The council shall issue warrants against funds of the council in payment of its lawful obligations. The council shall provide its own warrants, purchase orders and contract forms as well as other supplies and equipment. All warrants shall be signed by a council member and one other person designated by the council. C. The council shall designate banks where its funds are to be deposited, provided such banks have been qualified as depository banks for state funds. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 10 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 10. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 10 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 10 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-10 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-8A-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 8A - Sheep and Goats|Section 77-8A-11 - Procurement Code; Personnel Act; exemptions; Tort Claims Act.

The council is exempt from the provisions of the Procurement Code and the Personnel Act. The council members and employees shall be subject to the Tort Claims Act [41-4-1 to 41-4-27 NMSA 1978] and shall be provided all insurance and self-insurance coverage provided by the risk management division of the general services department. History: Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 11 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 11. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 1997, ch. 99, § 11 and Laws 1997, ch. 147, § 11 enacted identical new sections of law. Both were compiled as 77-8A-11 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For the Procurement Code, see 13-1-28 NMSA 1978 et seq. For the Personnel Act, see 10-9-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
NM Stat § 77-9-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-1 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-9-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 1, relating to branding and marking of cattle and sheep, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 77-9-4 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-9-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-1.1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 46; repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 22, § 3.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2015, ch. 22, § 3 repealed 77-9-1.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 46, relating to the definition of "livestock", effective June 19, 2015. For provisions of former section, see the 2014 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-9-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-2 - [Earmarks; cutting; penalty.]

Any person, firm or corporation of this state may adopt and use an earmark, and such earmark shall be taken in evidence in connection with owner's recorded brand in all suits at law or in equity in which the title to stock is involved. Such earmark shall be made by cutting and shaping the ear or ears of the animal so marked, but in no case shall the person so marking the animal cut off more than one-half of the ear so marked, neither shall anyone mark by cutting an ear on both sides to a point. Any person, firm or corporation who violates this section shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. History: Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 3; C.L. 1884, § 56; C.L. 1897, § 66; Code 1915, § 116; C.S. 1929, § 4-1402; 1941 Comp., § 49-902; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-2; Laws 1965, ch. 4, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3A C.J.S. Animals § 24.
NM Stat § 77-9-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-5 - Brands of livestock; recording; evidence of ownership.

No brands of livestock except those recorded pursuant to the provisions of The Livestock Code [Chapter 77, Articles 2 to 18 NMSA 1978] and are peeled shall be recognized in law as evidence of ownership of the livestock upon which the brand is used unless the owner has other means of identification, including freeze brands and freeze mark identification, that is recognized as evidence of ownership for horses, mules or asses. History: Laws 1895, ch. 6, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 107; Code 1915, § 118; C.S. 1929, § 4-1404; 1941 Comp., § 49-904; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-4; Laws 1975, ch. 50, § 1; 1985, ch. 60, § 2; 1999, ch. 282, § 49. ANNOTATIONSThe 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, substituted "The Livestock Code" for "this article", deleted "and fully healed" following "are peeled", and made stylistic changes throughout the section. The 1985 amendment added "including freeze brands and freeze mark identification, which shall be recognized as evidence of ownership for horses, mules or asses." Proof of recorded brand is sufficient to establish prima facie ownership of all animals bearing such brand. Gale & Farr v. Salas, 1901-NMSC-024, 11 N.M. 211, 66 P. 520; Chavez v. Territory, 1892-NMSC-014, 6 N.M. 455, 30 P. 903; Pryor v. Portsmouth Cattle Co., Ltd., 1891-NMSC-018, 6 N.M. 44, 27 P. 327. It is only necessary to introduce certified copy of the recorded brand in evidence, where evidence of ownership depends upon the brand on the animal. State v. Analla, 1913-NMSC-073, 18 N.M. 294, 136 P. 600; Gale & Farr v. Salas, 1901-NMSC-024, 11 N.M. 211, 66 P. 520. Proving ownership without recorded brand. — In a prosecution for larceny of livestock, testimony as to certain brands on the cattle, without proof that the brands have been recorded, was admissible to establish the identity of the cattle. State v. Curry, 1921-NMSC-047, 27 N.M. 205, 199 P. 367; State v. Crosby, 1917-NMSC-040, 23 N.M. 461, 169 P. 303; Territory v. Harrington, 1912-NMSC-006, 17 N.M. 62, 121 P. 613; Territory v. Valles, 1909-NMSC-026, 15 N.M. 228, 103 P. 984; Territory v. Meredith, 1907-NMSC-031, 14 N.M. 288, 91 P. 731; Gale & Farr v. Salas, 1901-NMSC-024, 11 N.M. 211, 66 P. 520. Legal brand needed if sole proof. — Where a person depends solely upon a brand found upon an animal to establish title thereto, it must appear that he has a legal brand, and that fact must be established in the legal way. Territory v. Smith, 1904-NMSC-017, 12 N.M. 229, 78 P. 42. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 4 Am. Jur. 2d Animals § 8 et seq. 3A C.J.S. Animals §§ 18 to 20.
NM Stat § 77-9-6 to 77-9-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-6 to 77-9-20 - Repealed and Recompiled.

ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-9-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 50, § 2, relating to certified copies of brands, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 77-9-5 NMSA 1978. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 103 recompiled 77-9-7 NMSA 1978, relating to change in ownership of brands and fees for transfer, as 77-2-7.1 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 11 recompiled and amended 77-9-8 NMSA 1978, relating to registration of brands and marks of livestock, as 77-2-7.2 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 12 recompiled and amended 77-9-9 NMSA 1978, relating to brand books, as 77-2-7.3 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 13 recompiled and amended 77-9-10 NMSA 1978, relating to recording brands before use, recording fees, and conflicting brands, as 77-2-7.4 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 14 recompiled and amended 77-9-11 NMSA 1978, relating to disposition of fees for the recording of brands, as 77-2-7.5 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-9-12 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1993, ch. 248, § 47, requiring that certified brands be recorded by county clerks, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 77-9-5 NMSA 1978. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 15 recompiled and amended 77-9-13 NMSA 1978, relating to brand book, as 77-2-7.6 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 16 recompiled and amended 77-9-14 NMSA 1978, relating to more than one brand being unlawful, exceptions and penalty, as 77-2-7.7 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 17 recompiled and amended 77-9-15 NMSA 1978, relating brands of minors, as 77-2-7.8 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 18 recompiled and amended 77-9-16 NMSA 1978, relating to filing of facsimile, designation of brands, holding brand renewal and fee, branding increase, offenses and penalty, as 77-2-7.9 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-9-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1912, ch. 55, § 3, relating to recording of improper brands, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 103 recompiled 77-9-18 NMSA 1978, relating to brands, board may reject, as 77-2-7.10 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 103 recompiled 77-9-19 NMSA 1978, relating to brand, priority of right to, as 77-2-7.11 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999. Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 19 recompiled and amended 77-9-20 NMSA 1978, relating to rerecording of brands, notice, publication and fees, as 77-2-7.12 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1999.
NM Stat § 77-9-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-21 - Bills of sale; necessity and presumptions; definition of livestock.

A. No person shall buy, receive, sell, dispose of or have in his possession any livestock in this state unless the person selling or disposing of such livestock gives and the person buying or receiving such livestock takes a written bill of sale giving the number, kind, marks and brand of each animal sold which meets the requirements of Section 77-9-22 NMSA 1978. B. The possession of livestock without having a written bill of sale meeting the requirements of Section 77-9-22 NMSA 1978 is prima facie evidence of illegal possession against any person charged with theft, unlawful possession, handling, driving or killing any livestock. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-9-19, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 196, § 1; 1993, ch. 248, § 55. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1971, ch. 196, § 1, repealed 47-9-19, 1953 Comp., relating to sales of animals, bills of sale and prima facie evidence where person charged with theft, and enacted the above section. Cross references. — For larceny of animals, see 30-16-1 NMSA 1978. The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, substituted "Section 77-9-22 NMSA 1978" for "Section 47-9-19.1 NMSA 1953" in Subsections A and B; deleted former Subsection C defining "livestock"; and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 77-9-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-22 - Bills of sale; requirements; evidence of larceny.

A. A duly executed bill of sale is an instrument in writing by which the owner or his authorized agent transfers to the buyer the title to livestock described in the bill of sale and guarantees to defend the title against all lawful claims. It shall fully describe in detail the livestock, and such description shall include marks, brands and all other identification. B. The bill of sale shall be executed the day of the transaction. C. A purchase sheet properly executed by a licensed livestock auction market constitutes a valid bill of sale. D. A registration certificate issued by a recognized pure-bred association, properly identifying the animal and properly acknowledged by the secretary of the association, may be used as proof of ownership. E. An inspection certificate executed as a bill of sale and certified by an inspector may be used as proof of ownership. F. The possession by any person of livestock having a brand not his recorded brand unless he has a bill of sale or authority in writing to possess or sell the livestock shall be take [taken] as prima facie evidence that he committed larceny of the livestock except in instances where stray or injured animals are inadvertently impounded and shall be sufficient for his conviction of larceny unless the evidence shows his innocence. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-9-19.1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 196, § 2; 1999, ch. 282, § 50. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For animals transferred without bill of sale as estrays, see 77-9-40 NMSA 1978. The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, deleted the first two sentences of Subsection B, which read "The seller shall sign his name to and write in the bill of sale his social security or driver's license number and his post-office address in the presence of two witnesses who are legal residents of the county where the transfer of the described animals takes place. The witnesses shall sign their names and indicate their post-office addresses on the bill of sale"; substituted the language of Subsection C, which formerly read "In lieu of the signatures of two witnesses, the bill of sale may be acknowledged by a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments, or may be witnessed and certified by an inspector of the livestock board"; substituted "an inspector may be used" for "a duly authorized livestock inspector of the New Mexico livestock board may be used" in Subsection E; and added Subsection F.
NM Stat § 77-9-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals|Section 77-9-23 - Bill of sale of livestock; duty to exhibit; violation; penalty.

A. A person who has purchased or received or has in his possession any livestock either for himself or another shall exhibit the bill of sale for the livestock at the reasonable request of an inspector or other peace officer. A person who fails to produce the bill of sale required in Section 77-9-21 NMSA 1978 or who is unable to exhibit other written evidence of ownership or legal possession is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. B. A person who has purchased or received or has in his possession any livestock either for himself or another and who cannot produce proof of ownership as required by Subsection A of this section shall have the livestock impounded. If sufficient proof of ownership has not been established to the satisfaction of the board within fifteen days of the impoundment, the impounded livestock will be handled and disposed of in the same manner as provided for the handling and disposal of estrays. History: Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 13; C.L. 1884, § 66; C.L. 1897, § 77; Code 1915, § 44; C.S. 1929, § 4-318; 1941 Comp., § 49-921; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-20; Laws 1963, ch. 252, § 1; 1971, ch. 196, § 3; 1975, ch. 139, § 5; 1999, ch. 282, § 51. ANNOTATIONSThe 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, in the last sentence of Subsection A, updated a statutory reference, and added "and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978" at the end; and made stylistic changes throughout the section.