A. A person shall not:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 17-3-49

  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

(1)     engage in computer-assisted remote hunting;

(2)     provide or operate facilities for the purpose of computer-assisted remote hunting;

(3)     create, maintain, provide, advertise or sell computer software or an internet web site for the purpose of computer-assisted remote hunting; or

(4)     entice, possess or confine an animal or bird for the purpose of computer- assisted remote hunting.

B. A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 17-2-10 N.M. Stat. Ann..

C. When a person who violates the provisions of this section possesses a license, certificate or permit issued by the state game commission, the license, certificate or permit shall be subject to revocation by the commission pursuant to Sections 17-1-14 and 17-3-34 N.M. Stat. Ann..

D. As used in this section:

(1)     “computer-assisted remote hunting” means the use of a computer or other electronic device, equipment or software to access the internet and remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow, crossbow or firearm of any kind for the purpose of hunting, taking or capturing an animal or bird; and

(2)     “facilities for computer-assisted remote hunting” means the real property and improvements on the property associated with computer-assisted remote hunting, including hunting blinds, offices and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted remote hunting.