New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 31 - HUNTING AND FISHING
Part 9 - COMMERCIAL USE OF FISH
Section 19.31.9.11 - DISPOSITION OF GAME FISH

Universal Citation: 19 NM Admin Code 19.31.9.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. The commercial fishing permittee shall immediately return to the water any game fish caught, if such fish are still alive.

B. Dead game fish which are edible shall be processed and given to the district wildlife officer for lawful disposition.

C. Dead and spoiled game fish shall be cut in half and returned to the water.

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