Dogs in New Mexico, United States: rules, tax and travel
New Mexico: Licensing is by county or municipality, which may require dog licences by ordinance (NMSA 77-1-15.1). Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.
Many dog rules in New Mexico are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Licensing is by county or municipality, which may require dog licences by ordinance (NMSA 77-1-15.1). No statewide licence found.[1]
Leash and muzzle
None statewide. Each municipality and county must set rules for seizing dogs running at large by ordinance (NMSA 77-1-12).[2]
Other rules
Dogs and cats over 3 months old must be vaccinated against rabies (NMSA 77-1-3; NMAC 7.4.2.8). The table gives no interval.[3]
Dog bite liability: No dog bite statute. The one-bite rule and negligence apply under case law.[4]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- animallaw.info/statute/nm-dog-consolidated-dog-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- justia.com/injury/premises-liability/animal-dog-bites/dog-bite-law-50-state-survey (secondary source)