30-32-3. Arrest for violations.
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All peace officers of the state, including department of game and fish conservation officers, have the power to make arrests on warrant issued by any magistrate of the state for violation of any of the state forest fire laws, including Chapter 68, Article 2 NMSA 1978, rules implementing Chapter 68, Article 2 NMSA 1978 or fire restrictions issued pursuant to such rules, or without warrant for violations of those laws committed in their presence, and shall not be liable to civil action for trespass for acts done in the discharge of their duties.
History: Laws 1921, ch. 33, § 6; C.S. 1929, § 35-1411; 1941 Comp., § 41-1806; 1953 Comp., § 40-18-6; 2007, ch. 332, § 2.