New Mexico § 17-1-1 - Declaration of policy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-1-1 — Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1-1. Declaration of policy
It is the purpose of this act and the policy of the state of New Mexico to provide
an adequate and flexible system for the protection of the game and fish of New Mexico
and for their use and development for public recreation and food supply, and to provide
for their propagation, planting, protection, regulation and conservation to the extent
necessary to provide and maintain an adequate supply of game and fish within the state
of New Mexico.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 17-1-1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-1-1 cover?
Section 17-1-1 ("Declaration of policy") 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.
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