New Mexico § 69-3-25 - Penalty for trespass; exceptions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-3-25 — Penalty for trespass; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-3-25. Penalty for trespass; exceptions
After the posting of such notices, it shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon
said premises without such permission, and any person violating the provisions of
the preceding section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment
in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days, or both such fine and imprisonment,
in the discretion of the court: provided, that this section shall not apply to any
person or persons entering said premises in good faith for the purpose of ascertaining
whether assessment work has been done, or for the purpose of making a location on
government land.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-3-25
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-3-25 cover?
Section 69-3-25 ("Penalty for trespass; exceptions") 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 § 69-3-25?
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