N.M. Stat. § 77-9-5

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 77-9-5 - Brands of livestock; recording; evidence of ownership

No brands of livestock except those recorded pursuant to the provisions of The Livestock Code [Chapter 77, Articles 2 to 18 NMSA 1978] and are peeled shall be recognized in law as evidence of ownership of the livestock upon which the brand is used unless the owner has other means of identification, including freeze brands and freeze mark identification, that is recognized as evidence of ownership for horses, mules or asses.

NMS § 77-9-5

Laws 1895, ch. 6, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 107; Code 1915, § 118; C.S. 1929, § 4-1404; 1941 Comp., § 49-904; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-4; Laws 1975, ch. 50, § 1; 1985, ch. 60, § 2; 1999, ch. 282, § 49.