New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-16D-7. Operating a chop shop; penalty

(1) “chop shop” means a premises where a person possesses, receives, stores, disassembles or alters an unlawfully obtained motor vehicle or vehicle as defined in the Motor Vehicle Code, including the alteration or concealment of any identifying feature or number, including the manufacturer's serial number, engine number, decal or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed under assignment of the motor vehicle division of the taxation and revenue department; and

(2) “unlawfully obtained” means obtained by theft, fraud or deceit or obtained without the permission of the owner.