Section 77-9-57 - Magistrate jurisdiction

Magistrates are given jurisdiction over all persons, firms or corporations charged with a violation of The Livestock Code [Chapter 77, Articles 2 to 18 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1921, ch. 26, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 4-1444; 1941 Comp., § 49-954; 1953 Comp., § 47-9-53; Laws 1993, ch. 248, § 71. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, added the section heading ; substituted 'Magistrates' for 'Justices of the Peace'; substituted 'The Livestock Code' for 'this Act'; and made minor stylistic changes.