SB 87
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AN ACT
RELATING TO WILDLIFE; PROVIDING FOR GAME AND FISH
AUTHORIZATIONS TO BE ISSUED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS CALLED BY THE
GOVERNOR.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. A new section of Chapter 17, Article 3 NMSA
1978 is enacted to read:
"HUNTING AND FISHING AUTHORIZATIONS--GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL
EVENTS.--The director of the department of game and fish may
annually make available to the governor no more than twelve
big game special authorizations and twelve game bird or trophy
fish special authorizations. The authorizations shall be
allocated by auction in conjunction with special events called
by the governor to raise money for fish and wildlife
conservation. Any auction used to allocate an authorization
shall comply with rules adopted by the state game commission.
Each authorization shall allow the holder to purchase a
license to hunt or fish for the species indicated on the
authorization during dates and times at locations specified by
the state game commission. The director may designate the
species allowable for each authorization, but no more than
three authorizations shall be issued for any one species each
year. Money collected pursuant to the special authorizations
of the governor shall be deposited in the game protection