New Mexico § 17-2-27 - District attorneys to prosecute and defend actions under fish and game laws
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-27 — District attorneys to prosecute and defend actions under fish and game laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-2-27. District attorneys to prosecute and defend actions under fish and game laws
It shall be the duty of each of the district attorneys in this state to prosecute
and defend for the state in all courts of the county or counties in their respective
districts, all causes, criminal and civil, arising under the provisions of this chapter,
in which the state may be a party or interested or concerned.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 17-2-27
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-27 cover?
Section 17-2-27 ("District attorneys to prosecute and defend actions under fish and game laws") 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 § 17-2-27?
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