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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses » Article 7 - Weapons and Explosives

Section 30-7-1 – “Carrying a deadly weapon”.

“Carrying a deadly weapon” means being armed with a deadly weapon by having it on the person, or in close proximity thereto, so that the weapon is readily accessible for use. History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-7-1, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 7-1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For definition of deadly weapon, see 30-1-12 […]

Section 30-7-10 – Short title.

Sections 30-7-10 through 30-7-15 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Bus Passenger Safety Act”. History: Laws 1979, ch. 376, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Fact that gun was broken, dismantled, or inoperable as affecting criminal responsibility under weapons statute, 81 A.L.R.4th 745.

Section 30-7-11 – Definitions.

As used in the Bus Passenger Safety Act [30-7-10 to 30-7-15 NMSA 1978]: A. “bus transportation company” or “company” means any person, groups of persons or corporation providing for-hire transportation to passengers or cargo by bus upon the highways in New Mexico. The term also includes buses owned or operated by or for local public […]

Section 30-7-12 – Prohibitions; penalties.

A. It is unlawful to seize or exercise control of a bus by force or violence or by threat of force or violence. Whoever violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a third degree felony. B. It is unlawful to intimidate, threaten or assault any driver, attendant, guard or passenger of a bus […]

Section 30-7-13 – Carrying weapons prohibited.

A. It is unlawful for any person without prior approval from the company to board or attempt to board a bus while in possession of a firearm or other deadly weapon upon his person or effects and readily accessible to him while on the bus. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is […]

Section 30-7-14 – Weapon detection.

A bus transportation company may employ any reasonable means, including mechanical, electronic or x-ray devices to detect concealed weapons, explosives or other hazardous material in baggage or upon the person of a passenger. The company may take possession of any concealed weapon, explosive or other hazardous material discovered and shall turn such items over to […]

Section 30-7-15 – Weapons; transporting.

Any person wishing to transport a firearm or other deadly weapon on a bus may do so only in accordance with regulations established by the company; provided that any firearm or deadly weapon must be transported in a compartment which is not accessible to passengers while the bus is moving. History: Laws 1979, ch. 376, […]

Section 30-7-17 – Short title.

Sections 1 through 6 [30-7-17 to 30-7-22 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the “Explosives Act”. History: Laws 1981, ch. 246, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 31A Am. Jur. 2d Explosions and Explosives §§ 214 to 237. 35 C.J.S. Explosives § 12.

Section 30-7-18 – Definitions.

As used in the Explosives Act [30-7-17 to 30-7-22 NMSA 1978]: A. “explosive” means any chemical compound or mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to explode and includes but is not limited to dynamite and other high explosives, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, […]

Section 30-7-19 – Possession of explosives.

A. Possession of explosives consists of knowingly possessing, manufacturing or transporting any explosive and either intending to use the explosive in the commission of any felony or knowing or reasonably believing that another intends to use the explosive to commit any felony. B. Any person who commits possession of explosives is guilty of a fourth […]

Section 30-7-19.1 – Possession of explosive device or incendiary device.

A. Possession of an explosive device or incendiary device consists of knowingly possessing, manufacturing or transporting any explosive device or incendiary device or complete combination of parts thereof necessary to make an explosive device or incendiary device. This subsection shall not apply to any fireworks as defined in Section 60-2C-2 NMSA 1978 or any lawfully […]

Section 30-7-2 – Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.

A. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon consists of carrying a concealed loaded firearm or any other type of deadly weapon anywhere, except in the following cases: (1) in the person’s residence or on real property belonging to him as owner, lessee, tenant or licensee; (2) in a private automobile or other private means of […]

Section 30-7-2.1 – Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises.

A. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises consists of carrying a deadly weapon on school premises except by: (1) a peace officer; (2) school security personnel; (3) a student, instructor or other school-authorized personnel engaged in army, navy, marine corps or air force reserve officer training corps programs or state-authorized hunter safety […]

Section 30-7-2.4 – Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises; notice; penalty.

A. Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises consists of carrying a firearm on university premises except by: (1) a peace officer; (2) university security personnel; (3) a student, instructor or other university-authorized personnel who are engaged in army, navy, marine corps or air force reserve officer training corps programs or a state-authorized hunter […]

Section 30-7-20 – Facsimile or hoax bomb or explosive.

Any person who intentionally gives, mails, sends or causes to be sent any false or facsimile bomb or explosive to another person or places or causes to be placed at any location any false or facsimile bomb or explosive, with the intent that any other person thinks it is a real bomb or explosive, is […]

Section 30-7-21 – False report.

A. False report consists of knowingly conveying or causing to be conveyed to any police agency or fire department a false report concerning a fire or explosion or the placement of any explosives or explosive or incendiary device or any other destructive substance and includes, but is not limited to, setting off a fire alarm. […]

Section 30-7-22 – Interference with bomb or fire control.

A. Interference with bomb or fire control consists of: (1) intentionally interfering with the proper functioning of a fire alarm system; (2) intentionally interfering with the lawful efforts of a fireman or police officer to control or extinguish a fire or to secure the safety of any object reasonably believed to be a bomb, explosive […]