New Mexico § 25-7-6 - Adulterated or mislabeled products and stop-sale orders
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-7-6 — Adulterated or mislabeled products and stop-sale orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-7-6. Adulterated or mislabeled products and stop-sale orders
It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale adulterated or mislabeled
milk or dairy products. Milk or dairy products that contain any unwholesome substance or fail to conform
in physical or chemical composition to the definitions or standards prescribed by
the Dairy Act or by regulation of the board shall be deemed adulterated. Milk or dairy products as defined by the Dairy Act or by regulation of the board
that are labeled with an identifying name other than those so defined, or bear a name
that has been defined but contains a food product that does not conform in physical
or chemical composition with the definition provided by the Dairy Act or regulation
of the board, shall be deemed adulterated. Any milk or dairy product which contains a product differing in content from the
product described on its label, or bears an identifying name other than those defined
by the Dairy Act or by regulation of the board shall be deemed mislabeled. The department may issue and enforce a stop-sale order on any adulterated or mislabeled
product.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 25-7-6
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-7-6 cover?
Section 25-7-6 ("Adulterated or mislabeled products and stop-sale orders") 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 § 25-7-6?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 25-7-6 apply to my situation?
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