N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.10.8 - TAKE
A. It is unlawful
for any person to take free-ranging, native amphibians and reptiles in New
Mexico for commercial purposes without purchasing and having in possession a
valid commercial collecting permit. In addition, nonresidents must purchase and
also have in their possession a nonresident hunting license listed in Section
17-3-13
NMSA 1978 required by law for the year in which the taking is done.
B. It is unlawful to take all free-ranging,
native amphibians and reptiles species that are Federal or State listed as
threatened or endangered.
C.
Exceptions:
(1) When there is an emergency
situation involving an immediate threat to human life or private property,
rattlesnakes may be captured, removed, or destroyed without a permit.
(2) No permit is necessary for take of
free-ranging, native amphibians and reptiles for the purpose of rattlesnake
roundups, fish bait, or lizard races. A commercial collecting permit is
required when these species are taken for a commercial purpose.
(3) All other species of snake (other than
rattlesnakes) collected and displayed for rattlesnake roundups shall not be
bought, sold, or traded unless the person collecting such snakes is in
possession of a commercial take permit.
(4) Amphibians and reptiles held in captivity
prior to July 1, 2001 and their progeny are not subject to these
regulations.
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