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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 77. Animals and Livestock § 77-1A-3. Exceptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A dog shall not be declared a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog if:

A. the dog was used by a law enforcement official for legitimate law enforcement purposes;

B. the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person or domestic animal who was:

(1) trespassing upon premises occupied by the owner or the dog;

(2) provoking, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or had repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused or assaulted the dog; or

(3) committing or attempting to commit a crime; or

C. the dog was:

(1) responding to pain or injury;

(2) protecting itself or its offspring; or

(3) protecting or defending a human being or domestic animal from attack or assault.

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