New Mexico § 25-2-16 - Power to make inspections and secure samples
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-2-16 — Power to make inspections and secure samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2-16. Power to make inspections and secure samples
The director shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any factory, warehouse
or establishment in which foods are manufactured, processed, packed or held for introduction
into commerce or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold such foods in
commerce for the purpose: A. of inspecting such factory, warehouse, establishment or vehicle to determine if
any of the provisions of the New Mexico Food Act are being violated; and B. to secure samples or specimens of any food after paying or offering to pay for
such sample. It shall be the duty of the director to make or cause to be made examinations of
samples secured under the provisions of this section to determine whether or not any
provision of the New Mexico Food Act is being violated.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 25-2-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-2-16 cover?
Section 25-2-16 ("Power to make inspections and secure samples") 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 § 25-2-16?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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