1. A. The New Mexico livestock board will adhere to the Code of Federal Regulations and the Uniform Methods and Rules for Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication.

2. B. Restricted zone livestock movement protocol.

   1. (1) All livestock movement must be approved by the New Mexico livestock board (NMLB) state veterinarian or by a NMLB approved agent. All livestock movement requires an official certificate of livestock inspection.
   2. (2) Livestock check points are deliberate obstructions of traffic by physical means on a roadway for the specific purpose of livestock movement control.
   3. (3) Livestock check points will be established by executive order based on location, authorization and safety.
   4. (4) Livestock check points will be operated by a NMLB livestock inspector or by a NMLB approved agent.
   5. (5) All livestock, in transition, upon approaching a livestock check point, will be stopped for transportation validation.
   6. (6) All livestock, in transition near the geographical location of the restricted zone, will be stopped for transportation validation, at the discretion of the livestock inspector.
   7. (7) All road stops will be initiated by a livestock inspector that has been certified as law enforcement peace officer or by any certified peace officer of the state.

[21.30.4.11 NMAC - Rp, 21.30.4.11 NMAC, 7/16/2024]