The bill amends the New Mexico Criminal Code to define "livestock" and revise the penalties for larceny involving livestock and firearms. It introduces a new definition of "livestock" as any domestic or domesticated animal raised on a farm or ranch, including various species such as horses, cattle, and poultry, while explicitly excluding canine and feline animals. Additionally, the bill establishes that "head of livestock" refers to a single animal.

In terms of larceny, the bill modifies the existing penalties for stealing livestock and firearms. It specifies that larceny of livestock is classified as a third-degree felony if the value is $2,500 or less, a second-degree felony if the value exceeds $2,500, and also establishes that stealing multiple livestock constitutes separate offenses. For firearms, the bill outlines a tiered felony classification based on the value of the stolen firearm, with penalties ranging from a fourth-degree felony for firearms valued at $2,500 or less to a first-degree felony for those valued over $15,000.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-1-12, 30-16-1