N.M. Stat. § 17-2-25
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§ 17-2-25. Game or fish in possession of passenger; carrier exempt from liability; seizure
Official statutory text
Nothing in this chapter shall make a common carrier liable for transportation of game and fish when same is in the possession of a passenger, but such fact shall not exempt the same from seizure if unlawfully taken, killed, held in possession or transported.
Status: in_force
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