Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation. > Article 3 - Licenses and Permits, 17-3-1 through 17-3-49. > Section 17-3-32 - Importing game animals; permits.

Section 17-3-32 - Importing game animals; permits.

17-3-32. Importing game animals; permits.

In order to protect game animals, birds and fish against importation of undesirable species and introduction of infectious or contagious diseases, it is a misdemeanor to import any live animals, birds or fish into this state, except domesticated animals or domesticated fowl or fish from government hatcheries, without first obtaining a permit from the department of game and fish.