New Mexico § 50-4-31 - Minimum length of hoe handles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 50-4-31 — Minimum length of hoe handles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-4-31. Minimum length of hoe handles
A. An employer of agricultural laborers shall not require an employee to use a hoe
that has a handle shorter than four feet while performing agricultural labor that
includes weeding, thinning or hot-capping in a stooped, kneeling or squatting position
for a commercial farming operation. B. An employer who violates Subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 . C. This section does not apply to an employer engaged in the operation of a greenhouse
or nursery.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 50-4-31
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 50-4-31 cover?
Section 50-4-31 ("Minimum length of hoe handles") 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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