Odd Laws on the Books
Insulting words, a touched house and a hunting proclamation: real New Mexico sections
Sections still in the NMSA as the New Mexico Compilation Commission publishes it, each in its own words.
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| The law | What it says |
|---|---|
| The lawInsulting language | What it saysUsing insulting language toward another that impugns their honor, delicacy or reputation is one of the ways to commit assault. |
| The lawTouching a house | What it saysMaliciously disturbing, threatening or, in an insolent manner, intentionally touching a house someone lives in is disorderly conduct. |
| The lawThe hunting proclamation | What it saysThe criminal trespass section itself orders that it be published in every issue of the Big Game Hunt Proclamation. |
| The lawOut of uniform | What it saysState police, sheriffs' deputies and city police may not make an arrest for a traffic violation when they are not in uniform. |
Sources for this section (4)
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-1 — Assault
- NMSA 1978, § 30-20-1 — Disorderly conduct
- NMSA 1978, § 30-14-1 — Criminal trespass
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-125 — Arrest without warrant
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of November 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Mexico attorney.