GOALS for Rule Amendment
* Amend Importation rule in effort to facilitate support to Pet Industry (where compatible with Commission’s rules)
* Education & provide adherence to established rules
* Maximize safeguards for State populations of protected wildlife & public safety considerations
* Proactive disease prevention & undesirable species introduction/establishment
Background of the LAW
Importation of all wild by nature animals may only occur in New Mexico after a permit is issued. Do not bring any wild by nature animal into the state if you have not received a permit from the Department of Game and Fish.
Current Importation Law -
In order to protect game animals, birds and fish against importation of undesirable species and introduction of infectious or contagious diseases, it is a misdemeanor to import any live animals, birds or fish into this state, except domesticated animals or domesticated fowl or fish from government hatcheries, without first obtaining a permit from the department of game and fish [17-3-32. Importing game animals; permits. (1963)].
COMMENT HERE - click here to comment on Importation Rule
or write Pat Snyder, Law Enforcement Division, NM Game & Fish, PO Box 25112, Sante Fe, NM 87504
or call Pat at 505-476-8062
