That it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables, in their respective counties, to employ all lawful means to immediately trace and discover all livestock and other property which may have been stolen or unlawfully taken from the possession of the true owner thereof. History: Laws 1921, ch. 109, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 4-201; 1941 Comp., § 40-102; 1953 Comp., § 39-1-2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For livestock board inspector's duties, see 77-9-33 NMSA 1978. For motor or other vehicle transporting livestock stopped for purpose of examining certificate, see 77-9-46 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 70 Am. Jur. 2d Sheriffs, Police, and Constables §§ 46, 48, 49 to 51, 54. 80 C.J.S. Sheriffs and Constables § 52 et seq.
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