New Mexico Statutes Chapter 77. Animals and Livestock § 77-1A-5. Registration and handling requirements for dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs

(1) the owner is able to keep the dog under control at all times;

(2) a license, if applicable, has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the jurisdiction;

(3) the dog has a current rabies vaccination;

(4) the owner has a proper enclosure for the dog;

(5) the owner has paid an annual fee, if applicable, established by the animal control authority to register a potentially dangerous dog;

(6) the dog has been spayed or neutered;

(7) the dog has been implanted with a microchip containing owner identification information that is also provided to the animal control authority; and

(8) the owner has entered the dog in a socialization and behavior program approved or offered by the animal control authority.

(1) the owner has paid an annual fee, if applicable, established by the animal control authority to register a dangerous dog;

(2) the owner has written permission of the property owner or homeowner's association where the dangerous dog will be kept, if applicable;

(3) the dangerous dog will be maintained exclusively on the owner's property except for medical treatment or examination;

(4) when the dangerous dog is removed from the owner's property, the dog shall be caged or muzzled and restrained with a lead no longer than four feet, and the dog shall be under complete control at all times;

(5) the dangerous dog will not be transported in a vehicle that might allow the dog to escape or gain access to any person or animal outside the vehicle; and

(6) a clearly visible warning sign with a conspicuous warning symbol indicating that there is a dangerous dog on the premises is posted where the dog is kept and is visible from a public roadway or from fifty feet, whichever is less.