New Mexico Statutes Chapter 57. Trade Practices and Regulations § 57-7-4. Lost or stolen property returned without payment

When any person, firm or corporation is found to be the owner of lost or stolen property, which has been purchased by, or is in the possession of any junk dealer, the said property shall be returned to the owner thereof by said junk dealer without the payment of any money by the owner to said junk dealer, or any other person, firm or corporation.