N.M. Stat. § 30-18-11

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 30-18-11 - Unlawful tripping of an equine; exception
A. Unlawful tripping of an equine consists of intentionally using a wire, pole, stick, rope or any other object to cause an equine to lose its balance or fall, for the purpose of sport or entertainment.
B. The provisions of Subsection A of this section do not apply to laying an equine down for medical or identification purposes.
C. As used in this section, "equine" means a horse, pony, mule, donkey or hinny.
D. Whoever commits unlawful tripping of an equine is guilty of a misdemeanor.
E. Whoever commits unlawful tripping of an equine that causes the maiming, crippling or death of the equine is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

NMS § 30-18-11

Laws 1995, ch. 113, § 1.