New Mexico § 76-4-11 - “Stop sale, use or removal” order
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 76-4-11 — “Stop sale, use or removal” order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-4-11. “Stop sale, use or removal” order
When the department has reasonable cause to believe a pesticide or device is being
distributed, used, stored or transported in violation of any of the provisions of
the Pesticide Control Act or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the department
may issue and serve a written “stop sale, use or removal” order upon the owner or
custodian of the pesticide or device. If the owner or custodian is not available to receive the order, the department
may attach the order to the pesticide or device and notify the registrant. The pesticide or device shall not be distributed, used or removed until the provisions
of the Pesticide Control Act have been complied with and the pesticide or device has
been released in writing under conditions specified by the department or the alleged
violation has been otherwise disposed of as provided in the Pesticide Control Act
by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 76-4-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 76-4-11 cover?
Section 76-4-11 ("“Stop sale, use or removal” order") 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 § 76-4-11?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 76-4-11 apply to my situation?
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