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NM Stat § 77-16-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-11 - [Injuries by animals; liability; minors.]

When any animal, of whatsoever class or species it may be, [shall] break, obstruct or injure any rail, post, stake or any material of which a fence is constructed, the owner of such animal shall be compelled to pay the damages occasioned to the owner of the fence, according to the damages sustained and suffered: provided, that if any animal be taken near any fence, and it shall result in his injuring it, then the person who ordered the animal to be placed there shall pay the damage, and if the herder who has the care of the animal, shall take them there without order from the owner of them, in such case, the father, mother or guardian of him who drove the animals there, if the herder be a minor, shall pay the damages, and if he be of age, he himself shall pay it when he does it without the express order of the owner. History: Laws 1869, ch. 20, § 3; C.L. 1884, § 1274; C.L. 1897, § 1819; Code 1915, § 2352; C.S. 1929, § 50-114; 1941 Comp., § 49-1810; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-10. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 77-16-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-12 - [Damages for injuries.]

The person who shall violate the provisions of Section 77-16-11 NMSA 1978 shall be obliged at the time of his punishment, to indemnify the owner of any fence, for the damage that has followed therefrom, for the repairing of his fence, valued according to the gravity of the offense. History: Laws 1869, ch. 20, § 4; C.L. 1884, § 1275; C.L. 1897, § 1820; Code 1915, § 2353; C.S. 1929, § 50-115; 1941 Comp., § 49-1811; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-11. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The compilers of the 1915 Code changed the statutory reference in this section, so that instead of referring to Laws 1869, ch. 20, § 1 (presently compiled as 77-16-9 NMSA 1978), this section referred to Laws 1869, ch. 20, § 3 (presently compiled as 77-16-11 NMSA 1978). Consideration of the section's provisions would seem to indicate that it was intended to refer to Laws 1869, ch. 20, § 2 (presently compiled as 77-16-10 NMSA 1978).
NM Stat § 77-16-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-13 - [Opening private fence to use road prohibited.]

That it shall be illegal for any person or persons in the state of New Mexico, to open any fence or fences of any private individual or individuals, for the purpose of using the road, or roads, passing through the private property of any person or persons. History: Laws 1897, ch. 39, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 1825; Code 1915, § 2354; C.S. 1929, § 50-116; 1941 Comp., § 49-1812; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-12. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 77-16-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-14 - [Failure to close gate; liability for damages.]

That any person, or persons, who open the gate of any fence, or fences, of any person or persons, the same being private property, for the purpose of passing as aforesaid, [and] shall neglect to close the gate of any fence or fences after having opened the same, shall be subject to and responsible for the damage to the land, crop or grass of the owner, or owners, of such land, through such neglect; and such damage shall be appraised as provided by law. History: Laws 1897, ch. 39, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 1826; Code 1915, § 2355; C.S. 1929, § 50-117; 1941 Comp., § 49-1813; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-13. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. The compilers of the 1915 Code deleted "shall close said gate, and if any person or persons so passing" which followed "aforesaid." The bracketed word "and" was added to replace the deleted words.
NM Stat § 77-16-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-15 - Penalty.

In addition to the damage as provided for in Section 77-16-14 NMSA 1978, the person violating the provisions of that section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction before any magistrate shall be fined in a sum not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). History: Laws 1897, ch. 39, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 1827; Code 1915, § 2356; C.S. 1929, § 50-118; 1941 Comp., § 49-1814; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-14; 2011, ch. 46, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The office of justice of the peace was abolished and all jurisdiction, powers and duties conferred by law upon justices of the peace were transferred to the magistrate courts. See N.M. Const., art. VI, § 31. The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, increased the amount of the fine.
NM Stat § 77-16-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-17 - [Requirements of railroad fence.]

That for the purposes of the preceding two sections [77-16-16 NMSA 1978] a sufficient and suitable fence is defined and declared to be a fence at least four and one-half feet high, constructed of posts and wire, the top wire to be four and one-half feet above the ground and shall have at least four wires upon posts not exceeding twenty feet apart. History: Laws 1889, ch. 75, § 3; 1889, ch. 141, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 243; Code 1915, § 30; C.S. 1929, § 4-105; 1941 Comp., § 49-1817; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-17. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "preceding two sections" refer to §§ 28 and 29 of the Code of 1915. Code 1915, § 28 is compiled as 77-16-16 NMSA 1978; however, Code 1915, § 29, was repealed by Laws 1963, ch. 180, § 2. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 65 Am. Jur. 2d Railroads § 125. 74 C.J.S. Railroads § 576.
NM Stat § 77-16-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 16 - Fences|Section 77-16-18 - Report of killed or crippled livestock; inspection and removal.

A. Every railroad in this state, upon discovery of livestock killed or crippled upon a section of the railroad right-of-way, shall immediately make a report thereof to an inspector of the cattle sanitary board [New Mexico livestock board] or to any other person designated by the board for the purpose of receiving the report. B. The report required by Subsection A shall designate the place where the crippled or killed livestock is located and the brand on the livestock. The board, or a person designated by it, shall promptly inspect the stock, notify the owner and make a report of the inspection, including therein the age, color, sex, approximate weight, marks and brand of the stock. One copy of the report shall be transmitted by the inspector to the board, one to the owner of the stock and one to the railroad. C. Dead livestock shall not be destroyed by the railroad until the inspection required by this section is made, but if the inspection is not made within twenty-four hours after transmittal of the report by the railroad, the railroad may bury the dead stock and shall thereupon promptly notify the board, or the person designated by it, of the place of burial so that inspection may be made. D. A railroad which fails to make any report required by this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. E. "Railroad" as used in this section includes any person, firm or corporation. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-17-18, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 180, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. For references to the "cattle sanitary board" being deemed as references to the "New Mexico livestock board", see 77-2-2 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-17-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 49-2201; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-1; Laws 1969, ch. 117, § 1; 1973, ch. 126, § 1; 1999, ch. 282, § 94; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2 repealed 77-17-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 1, relating to license and bond required, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-2 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 49-2202; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-2; Laws 1963, ch. 252, § 5; 1967, ch. 228, § 1; 1969, ch. 117, § 2; 1973, ch. 126, § 2; 1977, ch. 166, § 1; 1999, ch. 282, § 95; 2004, ch. 26, § 2; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2 repealed 77-17-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 2, relating to dealers in fresh meat or livestock or poultry meat products or meat from other birds and animals used for human consumption, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-3 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 49-2203; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-3; Laws 1963, ch. 252, § 6; 1969, ch. 117, § 3; 1977, ch. 142, § 2; 1981, ch. 357, § 15; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2 repealed 77-17-3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 3, relating to bonds for licenses, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-4 - Criminal offender's character evaluation.

The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by Sections 77-17-7 through 77-17-14 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-20-3.1, enacted by Laws 1974, ch. 78, § 8; 2013, ch. 84, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, limited the scope of this section; and after "Sections", deleted "47-20-1 through 47-20-13 NMSA 1953" and added "77-17-7 through 77-17-14 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-17-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-5 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 4; 1941 Comp., § 49-2204; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-4; Laws 1993, ch. 248, § 79; 1999, ch. 282, § 96; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2 repealed 77-17-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 4, relating to disposition of license fees, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-6 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 5; 1941 Comp., § 49-2205; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-5; Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 97; repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2013, ch. 84, § 2 repealed 77-17-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1939, ch. 115, § 5, relating to penalties, effective June 14, 2013. For provisions of former section, see the 2012 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-7 - Definition.

As used in Sections 77-17-7 and 77-17-8 NMSA 1978, "slaughterhouse" means an abattoir or a place where livestock are slaughtered. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-20-5.1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 127, § 1; 1999, ch. 282, § 98. ANNOTATIONSThe 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, deleted the definitions for "person" and "residential dwelling house", substituted "Sections 77-17-7 and 77-17-8 NMSA 1978" for "this act", and made stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 77-17-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-8 - Restriction upon establishing slaughterhouses.

No person shall establish a slaughterhouse in any location which is within one thousand feet of a residential dwelling house unless, prior thereto, the person shall gain the written consent from at least seventy-five percent of the owners of residential dwelling houses located within one thousand feet of the proposed slaughterhouse. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-20-5.2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 127, § 2. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 58 Am. Jur. 2d Occupations, Trades and Professions § 115. 3A C.J.S. Animals § 117.
NM Stat § 77-17-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-9 - Failing to keep record; penalty.

A person who carries on the business of butcher or slaughterer of livestock shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for the purpose, of all livestock purchased or slaughtered by him together with a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age and weight and from whom purchased and the date of purchase. The person shall keep the hide and ears of cattle, sheep and goats for thirty days or until inspected by an inspector after the livestock is slaughtered. A person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor for each offense and upon conviction shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 20; C.L. 1884, § 73; C.L. 1897, § 86; Code 1915, § 546; C.S. 1929, § 19-103; 1941 Comp., § 49-2206; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-6; Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 99. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For hides and ears to be kept for inspection, see 77-17-12 NMSA 1978. For notice of intention to slaughter, see 7-23-1 NMSA 1978. The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, added the section heading; in the second sentence, substituted "hide and ears" for "hide and horns", and inserted "or until inspected by an inspector" following "for thirty days"; in the last sentence, substituted "and upon conviction shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978" for "fined in a sum not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars to be recovered as provided in the preceding section"; and made stylistic changes throughout the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 58 Am. Jur. 2d Occupations, Trades and Professions § 15. 3A C.J.S. Animals § 118.
NM Stat § 77-17-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-10 - Inspection of record, hides and ears.

The record, hides and ears of cattle, sheep and goats shall be open to the inspection by the board for the period of thirty days or until inspected by an inspector, and any butcher or slaughterer who refuses to permit such inspection or examination is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 21; C.L. 1884, § 74; C.L. 1897, § 87; Code 1915, § 547; C.S. 1929, § 19-104; 1941 Comp., § 49-2207; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-7; Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 100. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For inspection of hides, see 77-17-12 NMSA 1978. The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, added the section heading; and rewrote the section which formerly read: "The said record shall be open to the inspection of all persons, and also the hide and horns, for the period of thirty days, and any butcher or slaughterer refusing to permit such inspection or examination shall be subject to a fine of not less than ten nor more than twenty-five dollars for each offense, to be recovered as provided in the preceding sections." Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 58 Am. Jur. 2d Occupations, Trades and Professions § 15. 3A C.J.S. Animals § 118.
NM Stat § 77-17-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-11 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-17-11 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1884, ch. 47, § 22, relating to disposition of fines and penalties, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-13 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-17-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1891, ch. 45, § 2, relating to penalty for failure to retain hides, pelts and ears, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-17-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-14 - [Failure to show hides or pelts; evidence of violation.]

Inability or refusal to show such hide or pelt to any proper authority within said period of thirty days, or a refusal to so show it at any time thereafter while remaining in the possession of the person by or for whom the animal was killed, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of said section [77-17-12 NMSA 1978], and shall be competent evidence to go to the jury upon the trial of any indictment against such person or persons for the larceny of any animal or animals, or for the receiving of stolen property. History: Laws 1891, ch. 45, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 91; Code 1915, § 551; C.S. 1929, § 19-108; 1941 Comp., § 49-2211; 1953 Comp., § 47-20-11. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For larceny of livestock, see 30-16-1 NMSA 1978. For receiving stolen property, see 30-16-11 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 77-17-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 17 - Abattoirs, Meat Dealers and Storage Plants|Section 77-17-16 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 282, § 104 repealed 77-17-15 and 77-17-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1899, ch. 44, §§ 1 and 2, relating to purchase of dressed meats, exhibition of hides, keeping of records, inspection and penalties, effective July 1, 1999. For provisions of former sections, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 77-18-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 18 - General Animal Regulations|Section 77-18-1 - Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated.

The sale, purchase, trade and possession with intent to keep as a pet of any subhuman primate, skunk, raccoon, fox or other sylvatic carnivore may be regulated by regulation of the health and environment department [department of health] for the protection of public health and safety. History: Laws 1979, ch. 194, § 6. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 1991, ch. 25, § 16 repealed former 9-7-4 NMSA 1978, relating to the health and environment department, and enacted a new 9-7-4 NMSA 1978, creating the department of health. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 4 Am. Jur. 2d Animals § 2 et seq. 3A C.J.S. Animals §§ 3, 6 et seq., 99 et seq., 274 et seq.
NM Stat § 77-18-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 18 - General Animal Regulations|Section 77-18-3 - Prohibited means of disposal or destruction.

No animal shall be destroyed by means of a high altitude decompression chamber or decompression device. History: Laws 1989, ch. 175, § 1.
NM Stat § 77-18-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 18 - General Animal Regulations|Section 77-18-4 - Penalty.

Any person who violates Section 1 [77-18-3 NMSA 1978] of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a definite term of less than one year or both. History: Laws 1989, ch. 175, § 2.
NM Stat § 77-18-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock|Article 18 - General Animal Regulations|Section 77-18-6 - Feral hogs; prohibition; penalty.

A. The purpose of this section is to ensure the public health, safety and welfare and to prevent the introduction or spread of disease to New Mexico's livestock and wildlife. B. No person shall import into the state, transport within the state, hold for breeding, release or sell a live feral hog or operate a commercial feral hog hunting enterprise. C. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a definite term of less than one year or both. D. As used in this section, "feral hog" means a pig that exists in an untamed state from domestication. History: Laws 2009, ch. 257, § 1 and Laws 2009, ch. 264, § 1. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2009, ch. 257, § 1 and Laws 2009, ch. 264, § 1 enacted identical sections, both effective June 19, 2009. Both have been compiled as 77-18-6 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 12-11-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 11 - Disaster Acts|Part 1 - DISASTER SUCCESSION ACT|Section 12-11-1 - Short title.

This act [12-11-1 to 12-11-10 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Disaster Succession Act." History: 1953 Comp., § 4-18-1, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 137, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 63A Am. Jur. 2d Public Officers and Employees §§ 135 to 137. 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 74 to 79.
NM Stat § 12-11-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 11 - Disaster Acts|Part 1 - DISASTER SUCCESSION ACT|Section 12-11-2 - Declaration of policy.

The legislature declares that the possibility of an enemy attack of unprecedented destructiveness made possible by recent technological developments, and which may result in the death or inabiilty [inability] to act on the part of a large number of the officers of the executive and judicial branches of state and local government, make it necessary to assure the continuity and effective operation of the executive and judicial offices of state and local government by providing for advance naming of officers to fill temporarily vacancies in certain offices, and that it is the legislative intent to provide that continuity in the Disaster Succession Act [12-11-1 to 12-11-10 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-18-2, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 137, § 2. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For the State Civil Emergency Preparedness Act, see 12-10-1 NMSA 1978.