A. The board shall keep reports of its veterinarians and inspectors in accordance with the Public Records Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 14, Article 3].

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 77-2-9

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.

B. The board shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with the violation of the livestock laws, including criminal laws relating to livestock, and may call upon a livestock inspector or other peace officer to execute its orders, and when it does, the peace officer shall obey the order of the board.

C. Livestock inspectors may arrest persons found in the act or whom they have probable cause to believe to be guilty of driving, holding or slaughtering stolen livestock; of violating the inspection laws of the state; or of violating any provision of N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 30, Article 18 relating to livestock or other criminal law relating to livestock.

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