New Mexico Statutes Chapter 77. Animals and Livestock § 77-10-5. Livestock inspected by board inspector

All livestock received at a livestock auction market shall be inspected by an inspector as soon as practicable. The inspector shall satisfy himself as to the ownership of the livestock and the purpose for which it has been received. Before the removal of the livestock, it shall be again inspected as to ownership by an inspector, and the inspector shall conduct an inspection of the records documenting the receipt, sale or purchase of the livestock and may conduct a visual inspection of the livestock prior to issuing a certificate of inspection. The inspector shall issue his certificate of inspection and deliver one copy to the purchaser or his agent, one copy to the inspector at designation and forward the original to the board for filing.