The sale, purchase, trade and possession with intent to keep as a pet of any subhuman primate, skunk, raccoon, fox or other sylvatic carnivore may be regulated by regulation of the health and environment department [department of health] for the protection of public health and safety.
§ 77-18-1 NMSA 1978
Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated
Laws 1979, ch. 194, § 6.
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