New Mexico § 20-12-38 - Captured or abandoned property
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-38 — Captured or abandoned property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-12-38. Captured or abandoned property
A. All persons subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 shall secure all public property taken from the enemy for the service of the United
States and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all
captured or abandoned property in their possession, custody or control. B. Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who: (1) fails to carry out the duties prescribed in Subsection A of this section; (2) buys, sells, trades or in any way deals in or disposes of captured or abandoned
property, whereby he receives or expects any profit, benefit or advantage to himself
or another directly or indirectly connected with himself; or (3) engages in looting or pillaging; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-12-38
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-38 cover?
Section 20-12-38 ("Captured or abandoned property") 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 § 20-12-38?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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