The following violations shall constitute a misdemeanor:
A. illegal possession or transportation of big game during closed season;
B. taking or attempting to take big game during closed season;
C. taking or attempting to take big game by the use of spotlight or artificial light;
D. selling or attempting to sell big game or parts thereof, except as permitted by regulation of the state game commission; and
E. exceeding the bag limit on any big game species during open season.
History: 1978 Comp., § 17-2-20.3, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 321, § 3.
Cross references. — For general penalties, see 17-2-10 NMSA 1978.
For civil liability, see 17-2-26 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 35 Am. Jur. 2d Fish and Game §§ 46 to 52.
Applicability, to domesticated or captive game, of game laws relating to closed season and the like, 74 A.L.R.2d 974.
Validity, construction, and effect of statutes or regulations making possession of fish and game, or of specified hunting or fishing equipment, prima facie evidence of violation, 81 A.L.R.2d 1093.
38 C.J.S. Game §§ 8, 22-28, 30, 41, 51, 58, 76.
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