New Mexico § 19-6-3 - Trespass or waste; penalty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-6-3 — Trespass or waste; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-6-3. Trespass or waste; penalty
Any person, association of persons or corporation, in any manner entering upon, occupying
or using for any purpose whatsoever any land belonging to the state, without having
leased or purchased the same, or obtained a legal right to the use or occupation of
the same, or any lessee of lands who shall not vacate same within thirty days after
expiration or cancellation of his lease, or any person, association of persons or
corporation constructing a ditch, reservoir, railroad, tramway, public or private
road, telegraph, telephone or power line upon state lands, without legal authority,
or any person, association of persons or corporation, whether lessee or not, committing
waste upon any state lands or any lessee who shall use the lands leased for any purpose
other than that specified in the lease, or purposes incident thereto, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
more than five hundred dollars ($500), and in default of payment thereof by imprisonment
not to exceed six months. Each day's violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a
separate offense.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-6-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-6-3 cover?
Section 19-6-3 ("Trespass or waste; penalty") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 19-6-3?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-6-3" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 19-6-3 apply to my situation?
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