New Mexico § 66-7-364 - Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-364 — Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-364. Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited
A. No person shall throw or deposit upon a highway any trash, glass bottles, glass,
nails, tacks, wire or cans. B. A person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown upon any highway any destructive
or injurious material or trash shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be
removed. C. A person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway shall remove any
glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from the vehicle. D. As used in this section, “ trash ” means any article or substance that when discarded creates or contributes to an
unsanitary, offensive or unsightly condition. “Trash” includes waste food; paper products; cans, bottles and other containers;
household furnishings and equipment; parts or bodies of vehicles and other metallic
junk or scrap; and collections of ashes, dirt, yard trimmings and other rubbish.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-364
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-364 cover?
Section 66-7-364 ("Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited") 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 § 66-7-364?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-364 apply to my situation?
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