N.M. Stat. § 24-1-16 (2026)

As used in Sections 16 through 19 [24-1-16 to 24-1-19 NMSA 1978] of the Public
Health Act:

   A. "inspectorial search" means an entry into and examination of premises or
vehicles, for the purpose of ascertaining the existence or nonexistence of conditions
dangerous to health or safety or otherwise relevant to the public interest, in accordance
with inspection requirements prescribed by fire, housing, sanitation, welfare, zoning or
other laws or ordinances duly enacted for the promotion of public well-being;

   B. "inspection officer" means an official authorized by law to conduct inspectorial
searches; and

    C. "inspection order" means an order issued by a magistrate or other competent
official authorizing an inspectorial search.

History: 1953 Comp., § 12-34-16, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 359, § 16.

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Cross references. — For constitutional provision relating to searches and seizures,
see N.M. Const., art. II, § 10.