New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)

N.M. Stat. § 72-11-1: N.M. Stat. § 72-11-1

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

New Mexico law makes it a felony to prevent or interfere with citizens' right to collect salt from state salt lakes. Violation is punishable by 2–7 years imprisonment or a fine of at least $1,000.

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