N.M. Stat. § 17-2-32
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§ 17-2-32. Diseased rabbits; hunting and trapping
Official statutory text
The department of game and fish may restrict hunting and trapping of rabbits in any area when notified by the department of public health [department of health] that rabbits in the area are infected with bubonic plague. Any restriction under this section shall be terminated when the department of public health [department of health] notifies the department of game and fish that danger, of public health significance, no longer exists in the area with respect to these diseased rabbits.
Status: in_force
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