Section 17-3-49 - Computer-assisted remote hunting prohibited; penalties. - New Mexico Statutes

17-3-49. Computer-assisted remote hunting prohibited; penalties.

A.     A person shall not: 

(1)     engage in computer-assisted remote hunting; 

(2)     provide or operate facilities for the purpose of computer-assisted remote hunting; 

(3)     create, maintain, provide, advertise or sell computer software or an internet web site for the purpose of computer-assisted remote hunting; or 

(4)     entice, possess or confine an animal or bird for the purpose of computer-assisted remote hunting.  

B.     A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 17-2-10 NMSA 1978.  

C.     When a person who violates the provisions of this section possesses a license, certificate or permit issued by the state game commission, the license, certificate or permit shall be subject to revocation by the commission pursuant to Sections 17-1-14 and 17-3-34 NMSA 1978.  

D.     As used in this section: 

(1)     "computer-assisted remote hunting" means the use of a computer or other electronic device, equipment or software to access the internet and remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow, crossbow or firearm of any kind for the purpose of hunting, taking or capturing an animal or bird; and 

(2)     "facilities for computer-assisted remote hunting" means the real property and improvements on the property associated with computer-assisted remote hunting, including hunting blinds, offices and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted remote hunting.