N.M. Admin. Code § 19.30.8.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.30.8.13 - OUTFITTER OR GUIDE MISCONDUCT

A.Misrepresentation: An outfitter or guide shall not engage in fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or concealment of any material fact in advertising, soliciting or providing professional services to the hunter-client or the public, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

B.Failure to report illegal activity: An outfitter or guide shall report illegal hunting activities or any violation of local, state or federal law relating to hunting, fishing, trapping, outfitting, guiding or land management that they have witnessed or have been made aware of to any commissioned conservation officer or to the appropriate law enforcement agency as soon as it is feasible to do so.

C.Failure to comply: An outfitter or guide shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, fishing, trapping, outfitting, guiding or land management. Conviction of any local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, fishing, trapping, outfitting, guiding or land management for which points have not already been assessed shall be misconduct.

D.Breach of contract: An outfitter or guide shall not breach a contract, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, with any person using outfitting or guiding services of the outfitter.

E.Failure to comply with registration audit or conditions: An outfitter or guide, including a renewing applicant, shall submit to the department any documentation requested by the department within the specified timeframe or deadline set by the department.

F.Failure to disclose: An outfitter or guide applicant shall not submit false or fraudulent documentation or statements or knowingly omit required information in connection with an application for registration or renewal.

G.Failure to supervise guides: Outfitters shall responsibly supervise each registered guide working under the outfitter's direction.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.30.8.13

19.30.8.13 NMAC - N, 11/30/2011, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 23, December 12, 2017, eff. 1/1/2018