New Mexico § 77-1-9 - Dogs; destruction
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 77-1-9 — Dogs; destruction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-1-9. Dogs; destruction
A. Any peace officer may impound any dog found running at large unaccompanied by and
not under the control of the owner or handler, and further, the peace officer shall
destroy the dog if it is in the act of pursuing or wounding livestock or wounding
and killing poultry or attacking humans. B. Any peace officer may kill any dog in the act of pursuing or wounding any livestock
or wounding or killing poultry or attacking humans whether or not the dog wears a
rabies tag required by Section 77-1-3 NMSA 1978 . There shall be no liability of the peace officer in damages or otherwise for such
killing.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 77-1-9
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 77-1-9 cover?
Section 77-1-9 ("Dogs; destruction") 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 § 77-1-9?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 77-1-9 apply to my situation?
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