1. A. Transporting requirements: All live cervids transported within the state of New Mexico shall be legally possessed and permanently identified with any 2 of the following devices, one of which must be an official animal identification. All identification data shall be registered with the department:

   1. (1) implanted electronic identification device.
   2. (2) ear tag with park identification number.
   3. (3) tamper-proof ear tag with imprinted national identification number.
   4. (4) USDA metal ear tags.
2. B. The director may suspend intrastate movement in an animal health emergency.

[19.35.7.18 NMAC- Rp, 19.35.7.18 NMAC, 1/31/2014]