Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person
NMSA 1978, § 30-7-2.3
in effect30-7-2.3. Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person
A. A handgun is subject to seizure and forfeiture by a law enforcement agency when the handgun is possessed or transported by a person in violation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.
B. The provisions of the Forfeiture Act [Chapter 31, Article 27 NMSA 1978] apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of a handgun subject to forfeiture pursuant to Subsection A of this section.
Laws 1994, ch. 22, § 3; 2002, ch. 4, § 12.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18530/index.do#!b/30-7-2.3Fetched: 10/20/2026
