1. A. Section 77-18-6 NMSA 1978, pertaining to feral hogs, was enacted to protect the public health, welfare and safety and to prevent the introduction and spread of disease. That statute prohibits certain conduct as described in that section as it pertains to feral hogs.

2. B. Feral hogs are considered vermin, incompatible with the environment, and are noxious, pestilent, predatory, foreign and invasive, offensive and injurious to man and his domesticated animals, and are not considered livestock to be regulated under the New Mexico Livestock Code, and, as such, are not protected against removal, destruction or elimination.

   HISTORY OF 21.30.9 NMAC: [RESERVED]

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