Section 77-1-15.1 – Regulation and licensure of dogs; impoundment of animals; qualified service animals exempt.
A. Every municipality and each county may provide by ordinance for the mandatory licensure of dogs over the age of three months. License fees shall be fixed by the responsible municipality or county. Proof of vaccination against rabies shall be provided by the owner or keeper before a license is issued. A combined rabies vaccination […]
Section 77-1-16 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 194, § 9, repealed 77-1-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 332, § 2, relating to municipal licensing of dogs and the exemption of hearing ear aid dogs from such. For present provisions, see 77-1-15.1 NMSA 1978.
Section 77-1-17 – Abandoned dogs and cats; notice to owner; disposal without liability.
A. As used in this act [section], “custodian” means the owner or operator of a veterinary clinic or hospital, a doctor of veterinary medicine, a kennel, grooming parlor or other animal care facility. B. Any dog or cat placed in the custody of a veterinarian, kennel, animal clinic or hospital, grooming parlor or other animal […]
Section 77-1-1 – [Dogs, cats, domesticated fowls and birds are personal property.]
That dogs, cats and domesticated fowls and birds shall be deemed and considered as personal property, and all remedies given for the recovery of personal property and of damages for injuries thereto are hereby extended to them. History: Laws 1912, ch. 38, § 1; Code 1915, § 26; C.S. 1929, § 4-101; 1941 Comp., § […]