New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 4 - DISEASE CONTROL (EPIDEMIOLOGY)
Part 2 - ANIMAL CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
Section 7.4.2.15 - DOG LICENSE

Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.4.2.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Each county and municipality may provide by ordinance for the licensure of all dogs and cats over the age of three months.

B. Such ordinance shall require a serially numbered certificate and tag for each licensed animal. The certificate shall contain the name and address of the owner of the animal, a description of the animal, proof of rabies vaccination and the expiration date of the license.

C. A combination rabies certificate and city or county license shall be permitted.

D. License fees shall be set by the ordinance. All license fees collected shall be remitted or reported to the treasurer of the county or municipality and shall be used for animal control. No fee for licensure of dogs trained to assist the blind or deaf shall be charged.

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