Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation. > Article 5 - Trappers and Fur Dealers, 17-5-1 through 17-5-9. > Section 17-5-8 - Officers authorized to enforce act.

Section 17-5-8 - Officers authorized to enforce act.

17-5-8. [Officers authorized to enforce act.]

All peace officers, port of entry employees [employees of the motor transportation divisions of the taxation and revenue department] and deputy game wardens [conservation officers] are hereby authorized and required to cooperate fully with the state game commission in the enforcement of this act [17-5-1 to 17-5-9 NMSA 1978]. It shall be the duty of all such persons to make searches, seizures and arrests as in the case of other misdemeanors.