New Mexico § 17-2-32 - Diseased rabbits; hunting and trapping
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-32 — Diseased rabbits; hunting and trapping, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-2-32. Diseased rabbits; hunting and trapping
The department of game and fish may restrict hunting and trapping of rabbits in any
area when notified by the department of public health [department of health] that
rabbits in the area are infected with bubonic plague. Any restriction under this section shall be terminated when the department of public
health [department of health] notifies the department of game and fish that danger,
of public health significance, no longer exists in the area with respect to these
diseased rabbits.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 17-2-32
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-32 cover?
Section 17-2-32 ("Diseased rabbits; hunting and trapping") 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 § 17-2-32?
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