A municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the planting, transplanting, growing, trimming, pruning, preservation and protection of trees, shrubs and vines or create a commission for the purpose of such regulation. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-17-23, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For defacing tree within 400 yards of highway a petty misdemeanor, see 30-15-2 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability of municipality for damage caused by fall of tree or limb, 14 A.L.R.2d 186.
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