The bill amends Section 77-2-29 of the New Mexico Statutes to increase various fees associated with livestock services. Notable changes include an increase in the inspection or permit fee for the importation or exportation of sheep and goats, which is now set at a maximum of one dollar ($1.00) per head, along with a service charge of up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for each inspection request. The bill also specifies that the board cannot raise the inspection fee by more than four cents ($.04) in any fiscal year. Additionally, the bill outlines fees for recording brand transfers, inspecting livestock and hides, handling estray sales, and impounding trespass livestock, with specific maximum amounts established for each service.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new fee structure for moving livestock for seasonal grazing, which is defined as the movement of livestock between grazing locations controlled by the same producer, without transferring ownership. This fee is set at fifty percent of the inspection fee for livestock per head, rounded up to the nearest cent. The effective date for these changes is July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 77-2-29
Final Version: 77-2-29