New Mexico § 63-3-26 - Failure to maintain fireguard; penalty; enforcement
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 63-3-26 — Failure to maintain fireguard; penalty; enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-26. Failure to maintain fireguard; penalty; enforcement
Any railroad corporation failing to comply with the provisions of the preceding section
shall be liable to pay a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200) for each and every
mile, or fractional part thereof, of such strip as it neglects to plow, as aforesaid,
in each and every year as aforesaid, or neglects to burn and remove the dry grass
and vegetation from, as provided above, the same to be collected by an action of debt
in any court of competent jurisdiction, by the attorney general, or district attorney
of the district, in the name of the state, provided, such action shall be brought
within two years after the cause of action accrues.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 63-3-26
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 63-3-26 cover?
Section 63-3-26 ("Failure to maintain fireguard; penalty; enforcement") 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 § 63-3-26?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 63-3-26 apply to my situation?
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