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PUEBLO OF ACOMA LAWS 2003 (2025 Replacement)
TITLE 9
LIVESTOCK AND GRAZING CODE
This Replacement includes laws enacted since the Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003
pursuant to Tribal Council Resolutions dated January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2024.
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PUEBLO OF ACOMA LAWS 2003 (2025 Replacement)
TITLE 9
LIVESTOCK AND GRAZING CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
1.
Purpose ............................................................................................................. 9-1
9-1-1
Purpose ........................................................................................ 9-1
2.
Definitions .......................................................................................................... 9-2
9-2-1
Definitions..................................................................................... 9-2
A.
Acoma Land & Cattle ......................................................... 9-2
B.
Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board Boundary Line ......... 9-2
C.
Brand ................................................................................. 9-2
D.
Estray ................................................................................ 9-2
E.
Fence ................................................................................ 9-3
F.
Grazing Permit................................................................... 9-3
G.
ID Tag. ............................................................................... 9-3
H.
Keeper ............................................................................... 9-3
I.
Livestock............................................................................ 9-3
J.
Livestock Inspector ............................................................ 9-3
K.
Maverick ............................................................................ 9-3
L.
Open Range ...................................................................... 9-4
M.
Other Authorized Official.................................................... 9-4
N.
Other Grazing Animal ........................................................ 9-4
O.
Owner ................................................................................ 9-4
P.
Person ............................................................................... 9-4
Q.
Running at Large ............................................................... 9-4
R.
Small Ownership................................................................ 9-5
3.
Establishment of Livestock & Grazing Board ..................................................... 9-5
9-3-1
Mission Statement ........................................................................ 9-5
9-3-2
Organization and Authority ........................................................... 9-5
9-3-3
Board Composition ....................................................................... 9-6
9-3-4
Powers & Duties of the Board ...................................................... 9-8
9-3-5
Payment ..................................................................................... 9-10
9-3-6
Conflict of Interest ...................................................................... 9-10
9-3-7
Adjudication ................................................................................ 9-11
4.
Authority........................................................................................................... 9-12
9-4-1
Determination of Maximum Number and King of Livestock ........ 9-12
9-4-2
Determination of Grazing Capacity, Size and Boundaries .......... 9-12
9-4-3
Determination of Grazing Units and Seasons of Use.................. 9-12
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9-4-4
9-4-5
9-4-6
9-4-7
9-4-8
9-4-9
9-4-10
9-4-11
9-4-12
9-4-13
9-4-14
9-4-15
9-4-16
9-4-17
9-4-18
9-4-19
9-4-20
Assignment of Grazing Privileges ............................................... 9-13
Grazing Privileges ...................................................................... 9-16
Annual Adjustment of Stocking Rate and Grazing Fee............... 9-16
Grazing Permits.......................................................................... 9-16
Payment of Grazing Fees ........................................................... 9-17
Grazing Permits are Non-Transferable ....................................... 9-17
Revocation, Suspension, Withdrawal of Grazing Permits ........... 9-18
Conduct of Grazing Operations .................................................. 9-18
Lien on Permitted Livestock........................................................ 9-19
Unlawful Use of Grazing Area .................................................... 9-19
Right of Entry .............................................................................. 9-19
Livestock Subject to Impoundment or Seizure ........................... 9-19
Livestock Subject to Immediate Destruction ............................... 9-20
Authority to Stop and Search Vehicles Transporting Livestock... 9-20
Authority to Seize or Impound Livestock..................................... 9-21
Authority to Kill Vicious Animal - Livestock Owner ...................... 9-21
Authority to Kill Vicious Animal - Officer...................................... 9-21
5.
Disease Control ............................................................................................... 9-21
9-5-1
Livestock Subject to Testing and Quarantine ............................. 9-21
9-5-2
Failure to Treat Diseased Livestock ........................................... 9-22
9-5-3
Failure to Dispose Injured or Infected Livestock ......................... 9-22
9-5-4
Responsibility to Control Livestock ............................................. 9-23
9-5-5
Disposition of Animal Suspected with Rabies Biting Another...... 9-23
9-5-6
Report of Diseases ..................................................................... 9-23
6.
Range Trespass .............................................................................................. 9-23
9-6-1
Grazing Permit Required ............................................................ 9-23
9-6-2
Trespass .................................................................................... 9-24
9-6-3
Traps .......................................................................................... 9-24
9-6-4
Introduction of Livestock without Permit ..................................... 9-25
9-6-5
Grazing on Another's Land ......................................................... 9-25
9-6-6
Fencing without Permission ........................................................ 9-25
9-6-7
Compliance with Posted Signs ................................................... 9-25
9-6-8
Removal or Destruction of Posted Signs .................................... 9-25
9-6-9
Roaming of Horses without Permit ............................................. 9-26
9-6-10
Disposition of Feral, Excess, Useless, or Unauthorized Horses. 9-26
7.
Open Range .................................................................................................... 9-27
9-7-1
Duty of Persons Traveling in Open Range ................................. 9-27
8.
Restricted Land Usage for Livestock................................................................ 9-28
9-8-1
Restriction in Residential Areas .................................................. 9-28
9-8-2
Maintenance in Ranch and Farm Areas ..................................... 9-28
9-8-3
Space Restrictions for Equine or Bovine .................................... 9-28
9-8-4
Obligation to Care for Domestic Livestock .................................. 9-28
9-8-5
Maintenance in Residential Areas .............................................. 9-29
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9-8-6
9-8-7
Prohibition on Maintaining Livestock in Heavily Populated Areas ....
................................................................................................... 9-29
Restriction to Roaming ............................................................... 9-29
9.
Branding, Identifying Marks and Registering of Livestock ................................ 9-29
9-9-1
Registered Brand from New Mexico Livestock Board ................. 9-29
9-9-2
Branding, Identifying Marks and Registering Requirements ....... 9-30
9-9-3
Failure to Brand .......................................................................... 9-30
9-9-4
Misbranding or Altering Brand .................................................... 9-31
9-9-5
Use of Another's Brand .............................................................. 9-31
9-9-6
Branding Permitted Upon Proof of Ownership ............................ 9-31
9-9-7
Maverick Livestock - Permitee .................................................... 9-31
9-9-8
Maverick Livestock - Absent Permitee........................................ 9-31
10.
Illegal Contact with Livestock ........................................................................... 9-32
9-10-1
Interference with Livestock Roundup.......................................... 9-32
9-10-2
Use of Immobilization Devices.................................................... 9-32
9-10-3
Transportation of Illegally Obtained or Possessed Livestock ...... 9-32
9-10-4
Transportation Requirements ..................................................... 9-32
9-10-5
Unlawful Use of Aircraft manned or un-manned in the Air .......... 9-32
9-10-6
Unlawful Use of Aircraft from the Ground ................................... 9-33
9-10-7
Unlawful Use of Motor Driven Vehicle ........................................ 9-33
9-10-8
Possession of Livestock Branded by Another............................. 9-33
9-10-9
Poisoning of Livestock ................................................................ 9-33
9-10-10
Abuse of Livestock ..................................................................... 9-33
9-10-11
Failure to Provide Food and Water to Livestock in Confinement
................................................................................................... 9-33
9-10-12
Transfer of Livestock in Cruel or Inhumane Manner ................... 9-33
9-10-13
Possession of Livestock without Proof of Ownership.................. 9-34
9-10-14
Possession of Livestock of Another ............................................ 9-34
9-10-15
Disposition of Livestock .............................................................. 9-34
11.
Inspection Requirements ................................................................................. 9-34
9-11-1
Duty to Obtain Inspection of Livestock ....................................... 9-34
9-11-2
Retention of Hide with Identifying Brand ..................................... 9-34
9-11-3
Disposition of Hide with Identifying Brand................................... 9-35
9-11-4
Transport of Slaughter without Inspection .................................. 9-35
9-11-5
Sale of Meat from Slaughtered Livestock ................................... 9-35
12.
Owner's Liability. .............................................................................................. 9-36
9-12-1
Liability of Owner of Livestock for Damages ............................... 9-36
9-12-2
Liability of Owner of Livestock Impounded or Seized ................. 9-36
13.
Private Impoundment of Trespassing Animals ................................................. 9-36
9-13-1
Duty to Seize Trespassing Animals ............................................ 9-36
9-13-2
Duty to Notify Owner and Pueblo of Seizure of Animal............... 9-36
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9-13-3
9-13-4
9-13-5
9-13-6
14.
Duty to Care for Seized Animal .................................................. 9-36
Cause of Action Arising from Trespass ...................................... 9-37
Right to Recover Seized Animal ................................................. 9-37
Notice to Recover Seized Animal ............................................... 9-37
Classification/Punishment ................................................................................ 9-37
9-14-1
Consequences for Violations of this Title .................................... 9-37
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PUEBLO OF ACOMA LAWS 2003 (2025 Replacement)
TITLE 9
LIVESTOCK AND GRAZING
Origins: Unless otherwise noted, the laws contained in this
Title were adopted by the Pueblo of Acoma Tribal Council
as part of the 1985 Law and Order Code. Pueblo of Acoma
Laws 2003 supplied section headings in brackets.
Annotation 1: Tribal Council specifically authorized the
Acoma Ranger Program to enforce this Title pursuant to
Tribal Council Resolution No. TC-OCT-11-01-3. This
Resolution did not remove enforcement powers from the
Acoma Police Department. Therefore where the title refers
to a "person allowed to enforce this Title," it means both the
Acoma Ranger Program and Acoma Police Department.
Where only Acoma Police Department is referenced in the
Title Acoma Ranger Program is inserted to comply with the
intent of Tribal Council Resolution No. TC-OCT-11-01-3.
Annotation 2: In 2014, pursuant to Tribal Council
Resolution No. TC-MAY-08-14-VIb, the Pueblo of Acoma
Tribal Council amended this Title to establish a Livestock
and Grazing Board.
Annotation 3: In 2014, the Tribal Council delegated all of
its functions it previously performed under Title 9. Crossreference §9-1-4. Unless otherwise noted, the 2014
amendment replaced references to "Acoma Tribal Council"
or "Council" with "Board".
Annotation 4: In 2016, the Tribal Council made global
edits by replacing the term "Acoma Pueblo" with "Pueblo of
Acoma" and "Board" with "Acoma Livestock & Grazing
Board."
Chapter 1.
PURPOSE
9-1-1
[Purpose]. The [laws] set forth within the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Title
are prescribed to:
A.
Govern the branding, theft, disease, at large estray, inspection,
transportation and related aspects of domestic livestock within the
exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma.
B.
Preserve tribal resources, promote proper use of Acoma range lands,
and afford equal utilization rights of all lands within the exterior
boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma.
C.
Preserving the public health, safety, welfare and land of the Pueblo of
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Acoma people and their livestock.
D.
Prescribe punishment for violations of any section of the legislation.
E.
Fulfill the objectives set forth in 25 CFR, Section 166.
Annotation: The 2016 Amendment replaced "Preserve
public health, safety, and welfare, " with "Preserving the
public health, safety, welfare and land" in the beginning of
Paragraph C. The 2016 Amendment made the term
"violation" plural in Paragraph D.
Chapter 2.
DEFINITIONS
Annotation: The 2016 Amendment added new definitions,
and placed all of the defined terms in alphabetical order.
To the extent existing definitions were re-alphabetized, the
2017 Replacement provides a reference to its prior citation.
9-2-1
[Definitions]. In this Title, unless the context otherwise requires:
A.
"Acoma Land & Cattle" means a division of Acoma Business
Enterprises.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
B.
"Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board Boundary Line" means the area
south of this boundary which is considered grazing areas.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
C.
"Brand" means any identification mark, tattoo, or certified registration
of a permanent nature duly recorded with the Pueblo of Acoma and
the State of New Mexico which denotes an animal's legal owner.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(E), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
D.
"Estray" means any livestock running at large upon Pueblo of Acoma
lands, either fenced or unfenced, whose owner is unknown, or that is
branded with a brand that is not on record in the office of the Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment replaced entire definition.
Former definition, previously codified at §9-2-1(G), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement), read: "any
livestock animal at large where there is no identifiable
keeper at hand on any land within the exterior boundaries
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of the Pueblo of Acoma with the exclusion of those areas of
Acoma land designated as open range."
E.
"Fence" means any barricade material securely constructed and
properly maintained so as to prohibit passage over any area of land
on which it is situated.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment deleted the word
"unrestricted" immediately before "passage." Previously
codified at §9-2-1(I), Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015
Replacement).
F.
"Grazing Permit" means a legally authorized document or
authorization approved and issued by the Acoma Livestock and
Grazing Board pursuant to this Title.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
G.
"ID Tag" means any ear, scrapie and/or Premise ID tag to provide
identification to said animal.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
H.
"Keeper" means any person who owns, harbors, keeps or has control
or custody of any livestock on the Pueblo of Acoma.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(F), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
I.
"Livestock" means any bovine, equine, sheep, goat, swine and/or any
cloved hoof or feathered species.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment deleted "or" before "swine"
and added "and/or any cloved hoof or feathered species" to
the end of the definition. Previously codified at §9-2-1(A),
Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
J.
"Livestock inspector" means an individual authorized to inspect and
enforce the laws and regulations of this Title for the movement, sale,
sanitary and health conditions of livestock.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment replaced entire definition.
Former definition, previously codified at §9-2-1(K), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement), read: "any
person appointed or approved by the Board to enforce the
provisions of this Title."
K.
"Maverick" means any livestock not branded and not positively
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identifiable to the mother of said animal.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment deleted the phrase, "or
which is weaned" immediately after "branded". Previously
codified at §9-2-1(M), Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015
Replacement).
L.
"Open range" shall be those unpopulated areas of the Pueblo of
Acoma where the roads are not fenced off from grazing lands and
livestock are allowed to roam. The villages and populated areas shall
not be construed to be open range.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(J), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
M.
"Other authorized official" means any person or persons who, by
virtue of their employment with the Pueblo of Acoma and their
appointment to an official position of authority vested by commission
from the Pueblo of Acoma, are duly authorized and empowered to
enforce the provisions of this Title.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(L), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
N.
"Other grazing animal" means any animal as may be designated by
the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board to use the range lands of the
Pueblo of Acoma under a duly authorized permit.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment replaced the term "Acoma
Tribal Council" with "Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board".
O.
"Owner" means any person, firm, association, corporation or tribal
enterprise owning, keeping, harboring, or controlling any livestock
enumerated in this Title.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
P.
"Person" means a human being in the singular or plural to include any
firm, association, corporation, tribal enterprise, keeper, or employee,
owning, keeping, harboring or controlling any livestock.
Annotation: Previously codified at §9-2-1(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
Q.
"Running at large" means any livestock which is off the premises and
not under the direct control of its owner.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment replaced entire definition.
Former definition, previously codified at §9-2-1(H), Pueblo
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of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement), read: "any
livestock which is off the premises of its keeper and not
under the direct control of a competent person with the
exception of those areas designated as open range."
R.
"Small Ownership" shall include, but not limited to, pets, non-profit
organizations such as 4-H and others as determined by the Board
consistent with the objectives in this title.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
Chapter 3.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIVESTOCK & GRAZING BOARD
The Tribal Council, having determined that comprehensive tribal livestock
and grazing planning and management is of benefit to all people of the
Pueblo, that a Board charged with regular oversight, management and
planning is necessary to carry out these functions and determines that it is in
the best interest of the tribal government for the Pueblo to perform this
function, hereby created the Livestock & Grazing Board ("Board" or
"Livestock & Grazing Board").
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotation: 2016 Amendment added "or Livestock &
Grazing Board" to the parenthetical. Previously codified at
§9-1-2, Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-3-1
Mission Statement. The Board shall provide direction, guidance and
oversight to ensure the economic growth, proper management to profit,
enhance the quality of life and to compose different rules and/or establish
laws as needed. To exercise general regulatory supervision over the
livestock industry in order to protect the Pueblo of Acoma from theft and
diseases, as well as, protecting the public's health, welfare and natural
resources, all while encouraging and preserving traditional and cultural
practices.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: 2016 Amendment replaced the entire
section. Former section, previously codified at §9-1-3,
Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement), read:
"The Board shall provide direction, guidance and oversight
to ensure the economic growth, proper management, profit,
and enhance the quality of life for the People of Acoma."
9-3-2
Organization and Authority. The Board shall assume all functions in Title 9
conducted by the Pueblo of Acoma Tribal Council, including [Sections] 9-4-1
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through 9-4-20; 9-6-1 and 9-6-2.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: 2016 Amendment deleted "previously"
immediately before "conducted" and updated the internal
section references. Previously codified at §9-1-4, Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-3-3
Board Composition.
A.
Number.
1.
Board will be composed of five (5) voting members.
2.
There shall be two (2) additional Board members who shall
serve ex-officio capacity, with one of the ex-officio members
appointed by Tribal Administration and the other appointed by
the Tribal Council from the general public. The ex-officio Board
members shall not vote, but can fully participate in every other
way, including establishing a quorum.
3.
Within sixty (60) days after passage of this Amendment, Tribal
Council shall select the seven (7) voting members of the
Board.
4.
Prior to any Board member appointment, Tribal Council will
consult with the Governor regarding all nominations and Board
selections.
5.
Prior to any Board member appointment, Tribal Council shall
ask for nominations from the cattle associations.
6.
Prior to any Board appointment, Tribal Council may provide
notice to the public so that any member of the public may
provide a Board nomination to the Tribal Secretary for
forwarding to the Tribal Council.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-5(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
adds the last clause to subsection (2), increase the voting
members from 5 to 7 in subsection (3), and deletes a
former subsection (4): Former subsection (4) read: "Within
60 days after passage of this Amendment, Tribal Council
and Tribal Administration shall select the two (2) ex-officio
non-voting members of the Board."
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B.
Terms. Each member of the Board shall be appointed to serve for a
three (3) year term, and/or until their replacement has been approved,
which must be no more than three (3) months after the completion of
a three (3) year term. Any voting Board member may be reappointed
by Tribal Council after their term has expired.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-5(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deletes the last sentence in this Section. Former last
sentence read, "Any ex-officio non-voting Board member
may be reappointed after their term has expired by the
entity that originally appointed them."
C.
Vacancies. Board vacancies shall be filled by the Tribal Council for
the unexpired portion of the term of service.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-5(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
D.
Removal. Any member of the Board may be removed by the Tribal
Council for neglect of duty or other good cause. The Tribal Council
shall provide notice, including the basis for any removal with
opportunity to appear and respond to any allegations of neglect of
duty or other good cause prior to any Tribal Council action for
removal.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-5(D), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
2016
Amendments added the final sentence.
E.
The Pueblo of Acoma Department of Natural Resources. The
Director of the Acoma Department of Natural Resources (ADNR)
shall provide in a timely manner, all background data and information
that the Board requires. At times, the Board may ask for
recommendations,
including stating the basis of the
recommendations, from the Director of ADNR concerning all issues
over which the Board has authority and must consider. The Director
of ADNR will not serve as a voting or executive member of the
Boards.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCPueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 (2024 Replacement)
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MAY-08 14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.Annotation 1:
Previously codified at §9-1-5(E), Pueblo of Acoma Laws
2003 (2015 Replacement).
2016
Amendments deleted the phrase, "as well as set the
agenda for Board consideration of any issues" at the end of
the first sentence.
Annotation 2: Tribal Council Resolution No. 2024-020
amended §9-[3]-3-E to revise the duties of the ADNR
director
9-3-4
Powers & Duties of the Board.
A.
Officers. The Board shall elect by majority vote for the positions of
Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Such elections shall be conducted
annually at the first regular meeting at the beginning of the New Year.
1.
Chair – The Chair shall preside over all meetings, negotiate
and act on matters presented to the Board, coordinate
activities, review and sign official documents as authorized.
The Chair shall serve as the liaison to the Tribal Administration
and Tribal Council.
2.
Vice-Chair – The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chair and assume
the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair's absence or
liability to complete a term.
3.
Secretary – The Secretary will record minutes of all Board
meetings, prepare all documents requiring the signature of the
Chair and maintain all files associated with the Board.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-6(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
moved the final sentence at Paragraph (A) to the final
sentence of sub-paragraph (A)(1). 2016 Amendment adds
sub-paragraphs (A)(1), (2), and (3).
B.
Reporting. In addition to the duties set forth in [Section] 9-3-2 above,
as well as in [Sections] 9-4-1 through 9-4-20; 9-6-1 and 9-6-2, the
Board shall report to the Tribal Council at least once every six (6)
months regarding its responsibilities, as well as, making such
recommendations as are necessary. However, Tribal Council may
call for a report from the Board on any issue at any time it so desires.
Further, Tribal Council may by majority vote of a duly constituted
quorum, overturn any policy decision made by the Board. If a
particular matter or issue is already in Tribal Court that matter may be
appealed to the Tribal Council under the Tribal Code's rule for
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appealing Court decisions.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.Annotations:
Previously codified at §9-1-6(B), Pueblo of Acoma Laws
2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment adds "as well
as in [Sections] 9-4-1 through 9-4-20; 9-6-1 and 9-6-2" to
the first sentence, and decreases the frequency of
meetings from once every 3 months to once every 6
months. In the third sentence, 2016 Amendment adds "of
a duly constituted quorum" immediately after "majority
vote."
C.
Meetings. The Board shall meet at least once a month in order to
carry out its duties as set forth in [Section] 9-3-42
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-6(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
updates the referenced section.
D.
Conducting Business. The Board shall establish its own rules of
procedures for considering issues that may come before it.
1.
Those rules must be approved by the Tribal Council and in
consultation with Tribal Administration.
2.
The rules propagated by the Board shall ensure due process
for interested parties.
a.
b.
In adjudicative matters, the Board shall provide all
parties with:
i.
Notice including, the reason for the adjudication,
potential penalties/consequences, such as loss
of grazing permit;
ii.
A hearing that includes an opportunity for a party
to provide evidence and be represented by
counsel;
iii.
A written basis for a Board decision that is
supported by at least three (3) voting members.
In all rulemaking, the Board shall ensure that
general notice of a potential rule is provided to
the public, as well as, specific notice to any
interested party, or cattle associations, so that
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it may have an opportunity to appear before
the Board if a hearing on the matter is held or
submit written data or arguments for the Board's
consideration.
c.
The Board shall look to the Federal Administration
Procedures Act for persuasive authority, with regard to
rule making, adjudication and ensuring due process.
3.
All Board decisions must be in writing and must state the basis
upon which the decision was made.
4.
All Board meetings shall be public, unless the Board votes to
go into executive session. If the Board does go into executive
session, it shall state the reason for such Action. Any final
decision by the Board must be public, including stating the
basis of that decision.
5.
The Board will use as general guidance the range inventory
principles or range management practices that were developed
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and later amended and used by
the Acoma Department of Natural Resources .
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-6(D), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "be constructed" immediately before "in
consultation" in sub-paragraph (D)(1). 2016 Amendment
adds the entirety of sub-paragraph (D)(2). 2016
Amendment adds new second sentence to sub-paragraph
(D)(4), and removes "However" from the start of the third
sentence to sub-paragraph (D)(4).
9-3-5
Payment. Board members shall be reimbursed for travel and other
necessary business expenses incurred in carrying out official duties at rates
commensurate with those set by other Boards. Moreover, the Board may be
paid stipends at rates approved by the Tribal Council.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-7, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaces "the Acoma Business Enterprise" with "other
Boards" towards the end of the first sentence.
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9-3-6
Conflict of Interest. Board members shall neither engage in any activity, nor
have any interest or acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would
conflict with any manner or degree with the performance of duties required by
their position on the Board. A conflict of interest occurs when circumstances
create a possibility that a Board member's duty of undivided loyalty to the
Board may be compromised. Should a possible conflict of interest develop for a
Board member, he or she shall determine whether the conflict of interest exists,
prepare a written statement about the potential conflict of interest for filing with the
Board records and shall abstain from voting on any matter that may benefit such
member.
Origins: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCMAY-08-14-VIb, dated May 8, 2014.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-8, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "or deliberating with other Board members about"
immediately before "any matter" in the last sentence.
9-3-7
Adjudication.
A.
Any Board decision may be appealed to Tribal Court. However, Tribal
Court may not overturn any Board decision unless it is arbitrary and
capricious when examining evidence on the record as a whole.
Further, the party challenging the Board decision must have clear and
convincing evidence that its position is supported.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-1-9(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaces "based upon" with "when examining" in the
second sentence.
B.
Any individual or cattle association may challenge any Board decision
prior to its implementation. Moreover, the Board has original
jurisdiction over Chapter 4 and Chapter 6, Sections 1 and 2 of this
title.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
C.
Tribal Court can refer any matter before it to Tribal Administration or
Tribal Council using [Section] 1-1-8 for their determination.
D.
Any civil matter, for which fine or property forfeiture may be imposed,
including the seizing of livestock, shall be referred to Tribal Court for
resolution and will not be decided by the Board. Any criminal matter
for which a criminal penalty may be imposed, including imposing a fine
and/or imprisonment, will be referred to Tribal Court for resolution and
will not be decided by the Board. The Tribal Court's decision on the
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matter is appealable through [Section] 1-5-5, appeal process set for
the Pueblo of Acoma Law and Order Code.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
E.
The Board may, at its request, be joined as a party to any matter
referred to Tribal Court that is considered under Title 9, of the Pueblo
of Acoma Law and Order Code. The Board may also make any
written or oral submission it wishes on any matter arising under Title
9, of the Pueblo of Acoma Law and Order Code and such submission
shall be part of the record of the case. The Pueblo of Acoma Tribal
Prosecutor is directed to work with the Board or its representative on
any criminal matter that arises under Title 9, of the Pueblo of Acoma
Law and Order Code.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
Chapter 4.
AUTHORITY
9-4-1
Determination of Maximum Number and Kind of Livestock. Pursuant to
[Section] 9-4-3 contained within, the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board shall
prescribe the maximum number and kind or type of livestock which may be
grazed upon any Acoma lands in whole or in part without unduly damaging
the vegetation or related resources on each range unit.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "Pursuant to [Section] 9-4-3 contained within, the
Acoma Livestock &" to the beginning of the sentence.
2016 Amendment added "or type" immediately after "and
kind".
9-4-2
Determination of Grazing Capacity, Size and Boundaries. Pursuant to 9-4-3
contained within, the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board shall determine the
grazing capacity, the size and the boundaries of all grazing units on Acoma
land, as well as, the kind and quantity of livestock that may be grazed on
prescribed range units individually or collectively. The Acoma Livestock &
Grazing Board may adjust these boundaries from time to time as conditions
warrant. Such boundary adjustments shall be effective at the beginning of
the next permit period.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "Pursuant to [Section] 9-4-3 contained within, the
Acoma Livestock &" to the beginning of the first sentence.
2016 Amendment added "Acoma Livestock & Grazing"
immediately before "Board" in the second sentence.
9-4-3
Determination of Grazing Units and Seasons of Use. Grazing capacities
shall be determined by objective set forth in the 25 CFR, Section 166.300,
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and grazing permits shall be issued by the Tribal Council in accordance with
25 CFR, Section 166. Based upon its Range Management Plan, the Pueblo
of Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board shall once every 5 years submit the
plan for grazing permits prescribing grazing units and seasons of use on
each range unit within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma Tribal
Council shall have 60 days to approve, disapprove, or amend the grazing
permit plan or it becomes effective until acted upon by Tribal Council.
Annotation: Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 updates the
reference to grazing capacities to 25 CFR 166.300 (2001).
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced the entirety of this section. Former section read:
"The Board shall prescribe grazing units and seasons of
use on each range unit within the exterior boundaries of the
Acoma Pueblo to achieve the objectives of the Pueblo's
land management and recovery program. Grazing
capacities shall be determined by objectives set forth in 25
CFR, Section 166.300, and grazing permits shall be issued
by the Board in accordance with 25 CFR, Section 166.
9-4-4
Assignment of Grazing Privileges. Implementation of the plan pursuant to 94-3, the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board shall establish authorized grazing
units and season(s), assign specified grazing privileges to each
association/organization of the Pueblo of Acoma in good standing or to
Acoma Land & Cattle, who desire same.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced the entire introductory paragraph. Former
introductory paragraph read: "After establishing authorized
grazing units and season(s), the Board shall assign
specified grazing privileges to each member or group of
members of the Acoma Pueblo in good standing or to tribal
enterprises, who desire same."
A.
Each livestock owner shall become a member of a stock association
subject to the requirements set forth in the association's articles of
incorporation or other organizational documents of the association, as
approved by the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board. Any livestock
owner may apply to the Board to be classified as a "small livestock
owner" if their ownership of livestock is not for sale or commercial
purposes or is for nonprofit or educational purposes. Such small
livestock owners shall be exempt from all requirements except those
that pertain to the selling of livestock, or any requirements that pertain
to health and/or safety. The Board shall promulgate rules regarding
which requirements specifically pertain to small livestock owners.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire Paragraph (A). Former Paragraph (A) read:
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"Each tribal member shall be eligible for membership in a
stock association subject to the requirements set forth in
the association's articles of incorporation or other
organizational documents of the association, as approved
by the Board."
B.
Authority to create additional stock associations to utilize Acoma lands
shall be vested with the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board who shall
act upon any formal written request seeking such permission.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
C.
Application to join or participate in more than one established stock
association at the same time shall be subject to approval of the
Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
D.
Grazing permits shall be issued only upon the approval of the Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board to those tribal associations/organizations
and/or Acoma Land & Cattle who possess brands duly registered with
the Pueblo of Acoma and the State of New Mexico.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(D), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "tribal members, associations, or persons" with
"tribal associations/organizations and/or Acoma Land &
Cattle."
E.
The various livestock associations shall determine, subject to appeal
to the Acoma Acoma Livestock and Grazing, the number of livestock
each permittee of said association may graze under the terms of the
permit issued and shall adjust these allotments from time to time as
conditions and fairness may warrant.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(E), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016
Amendments replaced "member" with "permittee" and
deleted "to the association" following "permit issued"
F.
All livestock associations/organizations, including Acoma Land &
Cattle operating within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma
or upon any land owned/possessed by the Pueblo of Acoma by virtue
of grant, deed, title, fee simple, or appropriate lease shall prepare for
the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board approval of a livestock and
range management plan(s) thirty (30) days prior to their expiration
date of their permit following the enactment of this Title. The following
provisions shall apply to such plans:
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Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(F), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "The board of directors of all" with "All" at the
beginning of the first sentence. 2016 Amendments added
"/organizations, including Acoma Land & Cattle" in the first
sentence as well. 2016 Amendments replaced "prior to
December 1 of each calendar year following the enactment
of this Title" with "thirty (30) days prior to their expiration
date of their permit following the enactment of this Title."
1.
Upon approval of such plan(s) by the Acoma Livestock and
Grazing Board, they shall become a part of the grazing permit.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C)(1), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
2.
Once approved by the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board, it
shall be the responsibility of the association/organization,
including Acoma Land & Cattle to implement and carry out
such plan(s).
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C)(2), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016
Amendment added "/organization, including Acoma Land &
Cattle".
3.
All livestock associations/organizations, including Acoma Land
& Cattle with the assistance of the Acoma Department of
Natural Resources shall work together and develop a range
management plan to be presented to the Acoma Livestock and
Grazing Board for approval.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C)(3), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016
Amendment replaced the entirety of this section. Former
section read, "The board of directors of these livestock
associations with the assistance of the Southern Pueblos
Agency shall develop a range management plan and
present same to the Board for approval."
4.
With Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board approval, all
livestock associations/organizations, including Acoma Land &
Cattle may enter into an agreement with the appropriate
agencies such as the government, tribal, state, private and
non-private entities to fulfill the intent of approved livestock and
rangeland management plans.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C)(4), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016
Amendment replaced the entirety of this section. Former
section read, "With Board approval, the association may
enter into an agreement with the appropriate agency of the
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United States government to fulfill the intent of approved
livestock and rangeland management plans."
G.
All livestock association/organizations, including Acoma Land & Cattle
shall furnish the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board a written list
denoting the identity of each member, the number, class, sex and
brand of all livestock owned and grazed no later than December 1st of
each calendar year.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-4(C)(3), Pueblo
of Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016
Amendment added "/organizations, including Acoma Land
& Cattle," deleted "of its association" immediately after
"each member, deleted "pursuant to the association's
Tribal permit" immediately after "owned and grazed," and
deleted "following the enactment of this Tribe.
9-4-5
Grazing Privileges. Pursuant to [Section] 9-4-3, grazing privileges to Acoma
Land & Cattle will be permitted upon authorization of the Acoma Livestock
and Grazing Board and permits may be issued in the name of the Pueblo of
Acoma to cover such prescribed areas and limits of use.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "Pursuant to [Section] 9-4-3" to the beginning of this
section and replaced "tribal enterprises" with the first
reference to "Acoma Land & Cattle".
9-4-6
Annual Adjustment of Stocking Rate and Grazing Fee. The stocking rate and
grazing fee upon which the land use/grazing permits are issued shall be
reviewed by the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board annually and adjusted
in an ascending or descending order as is deemed appropriate under existing
conditions by a majority vote of the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-4-7
Grazing Permits. Grazing use of range units within the exterior boundaries of
the Pueblo of Acoma is authorized only by the issuance of an approved
grazing permit. Each grazing permit is a five (5) year lease and if the Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board has not acted by the expiration date on the
permit application, all existing permits shall be deemed renewed until action
is taken by the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-7, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read: "Grazing use
of range units within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo
is authorized only by the issuance of an approved tribal
permit on an annual basis. All grazing permits shall be
issued on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar year.
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If the Board has not acted by that date on permit
applications, all existing permits shall be deemed renewed
until action is taken by the Board."
9-4-8
Payment of Grazing Fees. All annual grazing fees as established by the
Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board shall be paid in full and in advance to
the Acoma Department of Natural Resources by January 1st of each year.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-8, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "Board treasurer before any permit is issued" with
"Acoma Department of Natural Resources by January 1st of
each year."
A.
Fees associated with the provisions of this Title shall apply and be
administered equally to all persons making use of Acoma land.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-8(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
B.
The Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board shall establish all grazing
permit fees for the upcoming year at a regularly scheduled meeting
during the month of December of each calendar year. The fees will
be sent out January 1st with the current fee for said year as follows:
Per Head Fee:
Cow/Calf (one unit)
Cow
Bulls
Sheep/Lamb (one unit)
Sheep
Ram
Failure to abide by the above fees will result in a civil or criminal action
and/or removal of livestock from approved grazing permit.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-8(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read: "The Board
shall establish all grazing permit fees for the upcoming year
at a regularly scheduled meeting during the month of
December of each calendar year."
9-4-9
Grazing Permits are Non-Transferable. Grazing permits shall not be
assigned, sub-permitted, or transferred without the consent of the Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-9, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
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9-4-10
Revocation, Suspension, Withdrawal of Grazing Permits. The Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board may revoke, suspend, or withdraw all or any
part of any issued grazing permit by cancellation or modification upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the permittee for violation of the permit or special
conditions affecting the land or the safety of the livestock thereon. Permitted
action by the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-10, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
A.
Grazing units which studies show to be deteriorating to an
unacceptable degree may be closed for such time as it is deemed
necessary by the Acoma Livestock and Grazing Board to allow the
recovery of forage.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-10(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "utilization" immediately before "studies".
B.
Failure to pay grazing fees will result in revocation of grazing permits.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
C.
If such action becomes necessary, steps may be taken to remove all
livestock from a closed grazing area or unit at the livestock owner's
expense.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-10(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
D.
Suspension, revocation, or withdrawal of all or any part of a grazing
permit shall be an appealable decision to the Acoma Livestock and
Grazing Board. Any decision by the Board is appealable to the
Acoma Tribal Court and subject to the appeals process of Section 1-55.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-10(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
Annotations: Cross-reference §9-3-7 Pueblo of Acoma
Laws (2003). 2014 amendment replaced "Acoma Tribal
Council" at Subsection C with "Acoma Tribal Court." 2016
Amendment replaced "Acoma Tribal Court" with "Acoma
Livestock and Grazing Board" in the first sentence. 2016
Amendment added a new second sentence.
9-4-11
Conduct of Grazing Operations. Grazing operations shall be conducted in
accordance with recognized principles of good grazing management. In the
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event that special conditions are required to fulfill the intended purpose of
tribally approved conservation management plans, such provisions will be
made a part of the grazing permit at time of issuance.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-11, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "range" with "grazing" immediately before
"management" in the first sentence.
9-4-12
Lien on Permitted Livestock. Because the lands covered by grazing permits
are the property of the Acoma Pueblo as a whole, all permittees' obligations
on the permit and the obligations of their sureties are to the Pueblo of Acoma
and thus constitute a first lien on permitted livestock in favor of the Pueblo of
Acoma.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-12, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-4-13
Unlawful Use of Grazing Area. Upon accepting a grazing permit, the
permittee agrees that he or she will not cause or allow any part of the
permitted area to be used for any unlawful purpose contrary to the laws of
the Pueblo of Acoma or those of the United States of America.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-13, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-4-14
Right of Entry. Other duly authorized officers under Acoma law to enforce
the provisions of this Title shall have the right to enter upon private property
without process or warrant based upon probable cause to cite and/or to
apprehend any person in violation or abate any other violation of the
provisions of this Title when such is done in good faith in the performance of
his or her official duties.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-14, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "Officers authorized" with "Other duly authorized
officers under Acoma law" in the beginning of the first
sentence.
9-4-15
Livestock Subject to Impoundment or Seizure. Any livestock falling within
any of the following enumerated categories shall be subject to impoundment
or seizure:
A.
Any livestock that poses a threat to the safety, health, and welfare of
the general public due to it being infected with a contagious disease
upon diagnosis of a licensed veterinarian;
B.
Any livestock that is found to be trespassing upon the fenced property
of another, where such trespass results in any damages to the person
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or property of the assigned permittee;
C.
Any livestock found running at large in populated village or residential
areas; or
D.
Any livestock found running at large on any public road or highway so
as to create a potential hazard to public safety with the exclusion of
any area designated as open range.
E.
All livestock not cared for according to the recognized and accepted
livestock management practices in such a manner as to create a
public nuisance or to constitute cruel or inhumane treatment of the
animal.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-15, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "land owner" with "assigned permittee" at the end
of Subsection (B) and added a new Subsection E.
9-4-16
Livestock Subject to Immediate Destruction. Any livestock shall be subject to
immediate destruction without subsequent liabilities by any official duly
authorized to enforce the provisions of this Title for any of the following
reasons:
A.
Infection with contagious disease upon diagnosis of a licensed
veterinarian; or
B.
The animal has been so seriously injured that the likelihood of its
recovering is extremely remote or that the animal is in such severe
pain that to allow it to continue to suffer would be inhumane.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-16, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "rabies, bubonic plague, scabies, or other" before
"contagious" in Subsection (A).
9-4-17
Authority to Stop and Search Vehicles Transporting Livestock. For the
proper administration of this Title, Acoma Police Department, Acoma Ranger
Program personnel or other Personnel as authorized by the Acoma Livestock
& Grazing Board may from time to time establish checking stations or road
blocks or randomly stop persons transporting livestock on Acoma land for the
purpose of detecting and apprehending persons in violation of this Title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-17, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read: "Acoma
Police Department, or Acoma Ranger Program personnel
may from time to time, as is needed for the proper
administration of this Title, establish checking stations or
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road blocks or randomly stop persons transporting livestock
on Acoma land for the purpose of detecting and
apprehending persons in violation of this Title."
9-4-18
Authority to Seize or Impound Livestock. Other authorized Officials who are
empowered to enforce the provisions of this Title may seize or impound any
livestock in the possession of any person found to be in violation of any
provision of this Title, pending investigation of an alleged offense or official
action of the Acoma Tribal Court.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-18, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "Those persons authorized" with "Other
authorized Officials who are empowered" at the beginning
of the first sentence.
9-4-19
Authority to Kill Vicious Animal - Livestock Owner. It shall be the right of any
livestock owner to kill any vicious animal when it is caught in the imminent act
of chasing, injuring, killing livestock and/or endangering the public South of
the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Boundary line, provided such can be
accomplished without endangering the livestock.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-12, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced the entire section. Former section read: "It shall
be the right of any livestock owner to kill any vicious animal
when it is caught in the act of chasing, injuring, or killing
livestock, provided such can be accomplished without
endangering the life and/or property of another. The
provisions of this section shall not apply to incidents
occurring in inhabited villages, communities, or commercial
or residential areas."
9-4-20
Authority to Kill Vicious Animal - Officer. Any official empowered to enforce
the provisions of this Title may kill any vicious animal found in the act of
pursuing, injuring, killing any livestock and/or endangering the public and
there shall be no liability on the part of the officer, the department that
employs him or her, or the Pueblo when such officer acts reasonably and in
good faith in the performance of his or her duties.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-3-20, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "or killing any livestock" with "killing any livestock
and/or endangering the public".
Chapter 5.
DISEASE CONTROL
9-5-1
Livestock Subject to Testing and Quarantine. All livestock on Pueblo of
Acoma lands shall be subject to testing and quarantine requirements that
include:
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A.
Any livestock brought onto Acoma lands shall be confined in
quarantine until such time that a licensed veterinarian issues a health
certificate attesting that such animal has been examined and found to
be free of any contagious diseases or other maladies which might
endanger the health, safety or welfare of other livestock maintained on
Acoma land.
B.
It shall be a requirement that all breeding livestock on Pueblo of
Acoma lands shall be tested and certified by a licensed veterinarian.
C.
The Board on an annual basis will consult with a licensed veterinarian
to determine if any changes need to be made to the vaccination
program.
D.
Any changes in regulations shall be made in writing to all livestock
owners along with any implementation dates.
E.
All livestock transferred and introduced to the Pueblo of Acoma
Reservation must be quarantined for fifteen (15) days and provide a
health certificate. If a health certificate is provided, the fifteen (15) day
quarantined will be waived.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-4-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read: "[Livestock
subject to Quarantine]. Any livestock brought onto Acoma
lands shall be confined in quarantine until such time that a
licensed veterinarian issues a certification attesting that
such animal has been examined and found to be free of
any contagious diseases or other maladies which might
endanger the health, safety, or welfare of other livestock
maintained on Acoma land."
9-5-2
Failure to Treat Diseased Livestock. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail
to vaccinate or otherwise treat any diseased livestock under his or her control
and/or ownership on Acoma lands for recognized contagious disease.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-4-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read: "It shall be
unlawful for any person to fail to dip, spray, inoculate, or
otherwise treat any diseased livestock under his or her
ownership or control on Acoma lands for recognized
contagious disease, to include, but not limited to, the
following: (A) Black leg, (B) Edema, (C) Maligmia, (D)
Scabies, (E) Brucelosis, and (F) Conjunctivitis."
9-5-3
Failure to Dispose Injured or Infected Livestock. It shall be unlawful for
anyone willfully to refuse to dispose of or remove any sick, injured, or
infected livestock under his or her control and/or ownership when instructed
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to do so by any person duly authorized by the Pueblo of Acoma to enforce
the provision of this Title. The arrest, conviction, or sentencing of any person
under the provision of this Title shall not preclude the impoundment, seizure,
destruction or other authorized action against any sick, injured, or infected
livestock by persons duly authorized to enforce the provisions of this Title, at
the expense of the livestock owner.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-4-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "ownership or control" with "control and/or
ownership" in the first sentence.
9-5-4
Responsibility to Control Livestock. The keeper of any livestock in populated
areas on Acoma lands shall keep all pens, enclosures, buildings, and fences
used to maintain such animals in a condition so as to prevent or acceptably
control offensive conditions which adversely affect public health, welfare, and
safety.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-4-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-5-5
Disposition of Animal Suspected with Rabies Biting Another. Any animal
bitten by another animal believed to be infected with rabies should be
destroyed immediately; however, if the owner of such animal objects, the
animal shall be vaccinated with a rabies vaccine approved for use in that
particular species of animal. Thereafter, such animal shall be confined in
isolation in a manner approved by a licensed veterinarian for a period of not
less than six (6) months. Any expense incurred as a result of trying to save
an animal pursuant to this section shall be the sole responsibility of the
animal's owner, unless otherwise ordered by official action of Acoma Tribal
Court.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-4-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-5-6
Report of Diseases. It shall be unlawful not to report all diseases to the
Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board for the purposes of proper mitigation.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
Chapter 6.
RANGE TRESPASS
9-6-1
Grazing Permit Required. Anyone wishing to graze any livestock upon lands
owned, rented, leased or controlled by the Pueblo of Acoma shall obtain an
approved grazing permit from the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board:
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
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added "approved" before "grazing permit"
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person found to be grazing livestock under
his or her control and/or ownership on Acoma lands without properly
issued grazing permit for such area shall be guilty of range trespass.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-1(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "It shall be unlawful for" to the beginning of the
sentence and replaced "ownership or control" with "control
and/or ownership".
B.
It shall be unlawful for any association/organization and/or Acoma
Land & Cattle found to be grazing more livestock under his or her
ownership or control than is allowed according to his or her tribally
issued grazing permit shall be guilty of a range trespass.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-1(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "Any person" with "It shall be unlawful for any
association/organization and/or Acoma Land & Cattle" to
the beginning of the first sentence.
C.
It shall be unlawful to willfully refuse to report the number of livestock
under his or her control and/or ownership in a given area within the
exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma when requested to do so
by anyone duly authorized to enforce the provisions of this Title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-1(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "one's ownership or control" with "his or her
control and/or ownership".
9-6-2
Trespass. It shall be unlawful for any person to negligently, knowingly or
intentionally let his or her livestock enter, graze, remain on, or otherwise
trespass upon any lands owned, rented, or leased by the Pueblo of Acoma
without first obtaining an approved grazing permit from the Acoma Livestock
& Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "allow" with "negligently, knowingly or intentionally
let" before "his or her livestock". 2016 Amendment also
replaced "permission to do so from the Board" with "an
approved grazing permit from the Acoma Livestock &
Grazing Board" to the end of the sentence.
9-6-3
Traps. It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to install livestock traps without
authorization from the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board and Acoma
Department of Natural Resources. If a trap is installed without authorization
from the Board and Acoma Department of Natural Resources Office, the trap
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will be removed immediately by the Acoma Department of Natural Resources
Office, Acoma Ranger Department, Law Enforcement Department or other
Personnel as authorized by the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
9-6-4
Introduction of Livestock without Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to
introduce or cause to introduce any livestock onto any lands within the
exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma for which such person does not
possess a valid permit.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-6-5
Grazing on Another's Land. It shall be unlawful to permit any livestock under
his or her control and/or ownership to occupy or graze upon land allotted,
assigned to, or allocated to another or upon land reserved by the Pueblo for
demonstration, administration or agricultural purposes within the exterior
boundary of the Pueblo of Acoma.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "for anyone" immediately after "unlawful", and
replaced "ownership or control" with "control and/or
ownership".
9-6-6
Fencing Without Permission. It shall be unlawful to fence any land within the
exterior boundaries without permission from the Acoma Department of
Natural Resources.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "of the Acoma Pueblo" immediately after
"boundaries" and replaced "legal owner, assignee, allottee,
or allottee" with "Acoma Department of Natural
Resources".
9-6-7
Compliance with Posted Signs. It shall be unlawful for a person to violate
any restrictions published on posted property within the exterior boundaries
of the Pueblo of Acoma, when such property is legally posted in compliance
with Section [7-6-2 and 7-6-3], of the Acoma Law and Order Code.
Annotation: Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 updates the
cross-references using proper citation format for the
referenced section supplied in brackets.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-6-8
Removal or Destruction of Posted Signs. It shall be unlawful for a person to
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damage, remove, or destroy any public notice or regulatory sign posted on
Pueblo of Acoma land.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-7, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-6-9
Roaming of Horses without Permit. It shall be unlawful or any person to allow
any horse, mare, colt, pony, mule or burro to roam Pueblo of Acoma land for
which he or she does not possess a valid grazing permit, except those areas
designated by the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-8, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "grazing" before "permit" and deleted "as a
community horse pasture" from the end of the sentence.
9-6-10
Disposition of Feral, Excess, Useless or Unauthorized Horses. All feral, wild,
excess, useless, and/or unauthorized horses, mares, colts, ponies, mules or
burros shall be managed and eliminated from all Pueblo of Acoma range land
by the Acoma Department of Natural Resources.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-9, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "Wild" with "Feral" throughout, added "wild" after
"feral", added "managed and" before "eliminated" and
replaced "with the exception of designated community
horse pastures" with "by the Acoma Department of Natural
Resources."
A.
The owner of any stock collected by the Pueblo of Acoma pursuant to
this chapter shall have three (3) days in which to claim his or her
animal(s) and pay any impoundment fee of $50.00 per day as
approved by the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board or may forfeit said
animal.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-9(A), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "seven (7)" with "three (3) and added "or her" after
"his" and replaced "as may be prescribed by the Board"
with "of $50.00 per day as approved by the Acoma
Livestock & Grazing Board or may forfeit said animal."
B.
All animals claimed or unclaimed or for which the impoundment fee
has not been paid within three (3) days following their collection by the
Pueblo of Acoma shall be sold at public auction.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-9(B), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "remaining" with "claimed or" in the first line, and
replaced "seven (7)" with "three (3)" and deleted the
concluding phrase, "or otherwise disposed of pursuant to
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an order of the Acoma Tribal Court."
C.
All monies received from the sale of forfeited, claimed or unclaimed
animal shall be deposited into a specific account set-up by the Acoma
Central Accounting Department for the Acoma Livestock & Grazing
Board.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-9(C), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced this entire subsection. Former Subsection read:
"All monies received from the sale of branded or
identifiable animals for whom the owner can be
determined, less any impoundment charges or valid liens,
shall be provided to the owner of the animal(s)
D.
Any animal impounded pursuant to the provision of this section which
is deemed to be worthless or a danger to public health and safety
shall be destroyed upon an order from the Acoma Livestock & Grazing
Board and/or Acoma Ranger/Law Enforcement Department.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-5-(9)(F), Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "of the Acoma Tribal Court" with "from the Acoma
Livestock & Grazing Board and/or Acoma Ranger/Law
Enforcement Department".
Annotations: 2016 Amendment deleted former Subsection
D and E from the laws. Former Subsection D and E read:
D.
All monies received from the sale of unbranded or
unidentifiable animals for whom the owner cannot be
determined shall be deposited in a specified account with
the tribal treasurer, from which all impoundment expenses
shall be paid.
E.
All monies received from livestock owners by virtue
of impoundment fees shall be deposited in a specified
account with the tribal treasurer from which the costs
relative to impoundment shall be paid.
Chapter 7.
OPEN RANGE
9-7-1
Duty of Persons Traveling in Open Range. In those areas properly posted as
open range, it shall be the duty of all persons traveling the roads and
highways in such areas to operate their vehicles so as not to place in danger
the life or safety of any livestock properly pastured on such open range.
A.
A person striking any livestock with a motor vehicle on a highway or
road in a designated open range area shall report such accident to the
Acoma Police Department or Acoma Ranger Program without
unnecessary delay.
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B.
Any person striking any livestock with a motor vehicle on a highway or
road in a designated open range area which results in injury or death
to such animal may be cited for careless driving as set forth in the
Acoma Traffic Code of the Pueblo of Acoma Law and Order Code.
Annotation: Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003 updates
reference to Title 10 as the Traffic Code, instead of "Motor
Vehicle Title" used in previous compilations.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-6-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
Chapter 8.
RESTRICTED LAND USAGE FOR LIVESTOCK
9-8-1
Restriction in Residential Areas. Non-Domestic livestock shall not be kept or
maintained within residential areas.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced heading from "Restriction in Heavily Populated
Areas". 2016 Amendment added "Non-" to "Domestic",
deleted "heavily populated" before "residential" and deleted
'or subdivision" after "residential."
9-8-2
Maintenance in Ranch and Farm Areas. A person may maintain domestic
livestock in ranch and farm areas, so long as such does not interfere with the
rights, privileges, privacy or health of surrounding neighbors.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "of the various villages" after "farm areas" and
deleted "unduly" before "interfere with the rights".
9-8-3
Space Restrictions for Equine or Bovine. No one shall keep any equine or
bovine of any age on any premises which is inhumane for each animal
retained thereon. The restrictions set forth in this chapter shall not apply
when animals are being retained due to exigent circumstances constituting
good cause.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "over six (6) months of" with "of any" before "age",
replaced "less than one-third (1/3) of an acre in area" with
"inhumane" and deleted "for less than ten (10) days" after
"being retained."
9-8-4
Obligation to Care for Domestic Livestock. All domestic livestock shall be
cared for according to recognized and accepted livestock management
practices and in such a manner as to not create a public nuisance or to
constitute cruel or inhumane treatment of the animal.
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Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "for" in the heading.
9-8-5
Maintenance in Residential Areas. All domestic livestock maintained in
residential areas shall be kept in secure pens or enclosures which shall not
be less than one hundred (100) feet from any inhabited dwelling or currently
used church, school or public building.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "populated" with "residential" throughout.
9-8-6
Prohibition on Maintaining Livestock in Heavily Populated Areas. Domestic
livestock shall not be kept or maintained within heavily populated subdivision
areas.
Annotations: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No.
TC- APR-22-16-VIb.
9-8-7
Restriction to Roaming. It shall be unlawful for a person to allow his or her
livestock to roam unattended or be estray upon public roadways and
residential areas within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma,
except in those areas designated as open range.
Annotations: See for example Title 8 – Animal Control
Code of the Pueblo of Acoma Laws 2003.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-7-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "highways or" before "roadways" and added "and
residential areas" after "roadways". 2016 Amendment
added above annotation to "Animal Control Code".
Chapter 9.
BRANDING, IDENTIFYING MARKS AND REGISTERING OF LIVESTOCK
Origin: 1971 Law and Order Code, Chapter 5, Section 9
"Misbranding" and Section 36 "Refusing to Brand".
Amended in 2016 by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
Annotations: Previously codified at chapter 8, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "Identifying Marks and Registering" to the heading.
9-9-1
Registered Brand from New Mexico Livestock Board. It shall be unlawful for
a person to utilize an expired brand. All livestock with expired brands will be
forfeited to the Pueblo of Acoma until he or she provides proof of an updated
brand from the New Mexico Livestock Board. Upon seizure of livestock, he
or she has thirty (30) days to renew their brand.
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Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
9-9-2
Branding, Identifying Marks and Registering Requirements. All livestock over
the age of four (4) months maintained within the exterior boundaries of the
Pueblo of Acoma shall be permanently branded with identifiable marks and
registered so as to identify the owner of such animal. The following are
MANDATORY requirements for each species:
A.
Bovine. All Bovine over four (4) months of age, maintained within the
exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma shall be permanently
marked with a registered brand. It will be at the discretion of each
livestock association, including Acoma Land and Cattle Enterprises,
if those animals that shall be sold within the same calendar year in
which they are born to receive a Premise ID tag. All animals, that are
held over as breeding stock, and will be maintained within the exterior
boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma shall be permanently marked with
a registered brand and Premise ID tag. In the event that a State of
New Mexico or Federal Law is passed, requiring that all bovines
receive a Premise ID tag at the time in which the animal is
permanently branded.
B.
Equine. One of the following are required: registered brand and/or
photograph. The photograph must be taken and registered by the
Acoma Department of Natural Resources Office for identification
purposes.
C.
Sheep. Registered brand and earmark.
D.
Pigs. Earmark
E.
All other cloved hoofed or feathered species – personal photographs.
F.
Any other mandatory requirements by the Board.
Annotation 1: Previously codified at §9-8-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read:
“Branding Required.” All livestock over the age of three (3)
months maintained within the exterior boundaries of the
Acoma Pueblo shall be permanently branded so as to
denote the owner of such animal."
Annotation 2: Tribal Council Resolution No. 2024-021
amended the bovine ID tag requirements at §9-9-2(a).
9-9-3
Failure to Brand. It shall be unlawful for a person to willfully refuse to brand,
mark or otherwise register (Premise I.D.) any livestock under his or her
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ownership or control.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-9-4
Misbranding or Altering Brand. It shall be unlawful to misbrand, alter, or
obliterate any brand or mark on any livestock, with intent to convert such
animal to his or her or some other person's use without the consent of the
owner.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-9-5
Use of Another's Brand. It shall be unlawful to brand or mark any livestock
with a brand or mark other than the recorded brand or mark of the owner of
such animal without the owner's written consent.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-9-6
Branding Permitted Upon Proof of Ownership. Branding of livestock shall be
allowed pursuant to a written bill of sale, or other document prescribing
ownership, following an inspection by those duly authorized by the Pueblo of
Acoma to enforce the provisions of this title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "an Acoma Tribal Livestock inspector" with "those
duly authorized by the Pueblo of Acoma to enforce the
provisions of this title."
9-9-7
Maverick Livestock - Permittee. All maverick livestock rounded up, herded,
gathered or found on designated range units shall be branded to the
permittee holding the grazing permit for the district in which it was located.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
removed "or Allottee" from end of heading, and replaced
"person or association" with "permittee" in the first
sentence.
9-9-8
Maverick Livestock - Absent Permittee. All maverick livestock rounded up,
herded, gathered or found on Acoma land for which there is no permittee
shall be branded to the Pueblo of Acoma.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-8-7, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
removed "or Allottee" from the heading and after
"permittee" in the first sentence.
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Chapter 10. ILLEGAL CONTACT WITH LIVESTOCK
9-10-1
Interference with Livestock Roundup. It shall be unlawful for anyone willfully
to interfere, harass, or obstruct an authorized roundup and/or seizure of
livestock.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
deleted "livestock" before "roundup" and added "and/or
seizure of livestock" after "roundup."
9-10-2
Use of Immobilization Devices. It shall be unlawful for any person to use
any type of chemicals, artificial lights or other devices such as tranquilizers
on any livestock.
Annotation: Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No. TCAPR-22-16-VIb.
9-10-3
Transportation of Illegally Obtained or Possessed Livestock. It shall be
unlawful for any person to transport any illegally obtained or possessed
livestock within the exterior and/or interior boundaries of the Pueblo of
Acoma.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "and/or interior" before "boundaries".
9-10-4
Transportation Requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport
any livestock within the exterior and/or interior boundaries of the Pueblo of
Acoma without first obtaining an inspection from those duly authorized
appointed or approved by the Acoma Livestock & Grazing Board, or other
officer empowered to enforce the provisions of this Title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read:
"It shall be unlawful for any person to transport any
livestock off the Acoma Pueblo without first obtaining an
inspection and receipt from a Livestock inspector, duly
appointed or approved by the Board, or other officer
empowered to enforce the provisions of this Title."
9-10-5
Unlawful Use of Aircraft manned or un-manned in the Air. It shall be illegal
for any person airborne in an aircraft to menace any livestock not his or her
own or cause such livestock to move from its chosen place of rest or to
change its direction of travel.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
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added "manned or un-manned" to the heading.
9-10-6
Unlawful Use of Aircraft from the Ground. It shall be unlawful for any person
to participate from ground level with any airborne individual violating the
provision of Section 9-9-4 of this Title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-7
Unlawful Use of Motor Driven Vehicle. A person shall not drive, pursue,
harass, harry, or rally any livestock which are not his or her own for which
he or she has the consent of the owner thereof by use of any motor driven
vehicle or otherwise.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-8
Possession of Livestock Branded by Another. It shall be unlawful for a
person to have in his or her possession or control any livestock branded with
the identification of another unless he or she also possesses a valid bill of
sale or written authorization from the owner of the animal in his or her
possession. This section is subject, however, to the provisions of Chapter 12
pertaining to private impoundment of trespassing animals.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-7, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-9
Poisoning of Livestock. It shall be unlawful to poison any livestock or to
distribute poison or toxicants in any area or manner which could reasonably
be believed or expected to result in the poisoning of livestock.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-8, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-10
Abuse of Livestock. It shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously kill,
maim, injure, torture, mutilate, burn, beat, starve, or cruelly drive or work any
livestock.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-9, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-11
Failure to Provide Food and Water to Livestock in Confinement. It shall be
unlawful for any keeper of any livestock to fail to provide such animals with
proper food and water when said animals are retained in confinement.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-10, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-12
Transfer of Livestock in Cruel or Inhumane Manner. It shall be unlawful for
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any keeper of livestock to transport, carry, or retain such animal upon any
vehicle in a cruel or inhumane manner.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-11, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-13
Possession of Livestock without Proof of Ownership. It shall be unlawful for
a person to take or accept or retain possession of any livestock for which
ownership cannot be proven.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-12, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-14
Possession of Livestock of Another. It shall be unlawful for a person to take
or possess any livestock which belongs to another within the exterior
boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma with the intent to deprive the owner
hereof.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-13, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-10-15
Disposition of Livestock. No person shall posses, transport, buy, sell, barter,
trade, donate, slaughter, or otherwise dispose of any livestock or until
adjudicated within the Pueblo of Acoma, except under the conditions
provided by this Title or other applicable sections of the Acoma Law and
Order Code.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-9-14, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "or until adjudicated" after "dispose of any livestock".
Chapter 11. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
9-11-1
Duty to Obtain Inspection of Livestock. Any person desiring to transport
livestock onto or off the Pueblo of Acoma, transfer ownership of, or slaughter
any livestock on Acoma land shall obtain an inspection of such livestock by a
duly authorized Acoma livestock inspector or other Acoma official
empowered to enforce the provisions of this Title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-10-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-11-2
Retention of Hide with Identifying Brand. Any person slaughtering or
possessing slaughtered livestock shall retain that portion of the hide, from
such carcass, which bears the identifying brand of the animal and shall
request an inspection be made of same by any person duly authorized to
enforce the provisions of this title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-10-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
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replaced "an Acoma livestock inspector" with "any person
duly authorized to enforce the provisions of this title" to the
end for the sentence. 2016 Amendment deleted
Subsections A, B, and C. Former Subsections A, B, and C
read:
"A. At the time of inspection as provided above, the
Acoma livestock inspector shall place a validation brand on
the hide in close proximity to the brand of ownership
already on such hide.
B.
If no violation of this Title exists, the livestock
inspector shall at that time issue a certificate of inspection
to the person requesting the inspection.
C.
Hides of the slaughtered animals shall be retained
by the person slaughtering for not less than six (6)
months."
9-11-3
Disposition of Hide with Identifying Brand. It shall be unlawful to possess or
dispose of any hide from the carcass of any livestock on Acoma land unless
such has been properly inspected by any person duly authorized to enforce
the provisions of this title.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-10-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "and marked by an Acoma livestock inspector"
with "by any person duly authorized to enforce the
provisions of this title."
9-11-4
Transport or Slaughter without Inspection. It shall be unlawful to transport or
slaughter any livestock within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Acoma
without proper certification of inspection from a duly authorized inspector.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-10-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-11-5
Sale of Meat from Slaughtered Livestock. It shall be unlawful for any person
to sell or offer for sale any meat from slaughtered livestock unless such
individual operates a licensed commercial meat market which meets USDA
requirements.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-10-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced "required health and sanitary" with "USDA". 2016
Amendment deleted an entire section formerly codified at
§9-10-5. Former §9-10-5 read:
"9-10-5 [Use of Validation Branding Iron]. It shall be
unlawful for any person, not duly empowered to enforce the
provisions of this Title, to possess a validation branding
iron used or intended for use with the marking of inspected
livestock hides."
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Chapter 12. OWNER'S LIABILITY
9-12-1
Liability of Owner of Livestock for Damages. The owner of any livestock shall
be liable in damages for any injury to person or property caused by said
livestock. This Section shall not apply to any occurrences on open range.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-11-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-12-2
Liability of Owner of Livestock Impounded or Seized. The owner of any
livestock impounded or seized as a result of a violation of the regulations and
provisions contained within this Title shall be held liable for any fines, fees
and/or restitution:
A.
Any criminal and civil sanctions as may be imposed by the Acoma
Tribal Court;
B.
Any reasonable impoundment, storage, care and feeding charges that
may be incurred as a result of such seizure or impoundment.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-11-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added "any fines, fees and/or restitution" to the end of the
introductory paragraph.
Chapter 13. PRIVATE IMPOUNDMENT OF TRESPASSING ANIMALS
9-13-1
Duty to Seize Trespassing Animals. Where an animal is found at large or
estray trespassing upon the private property of another, the owner of such
property shall have the right to seize such animal and hold it in confinement.
It shall be a defense of mitigation that the property of the complainant was
not fenced or that, if fenced, it was in such a state of disrepair that it
presented little or no deterrent.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-13-2
[Duty to Notify Owner and Pueblo of Seizure of Animal]. Any property owner
taking an animal into custody for a trespass shall without unnecessary delay
notify the owner of such animal and the Acoma Police Department or Acoma
Ranger Program of said actions.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-2, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-13-3
Duty to Care for Seized Animal. Any person taking an animal into custody
pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall have a duty to care for the
animal in a humane manner until such time that the owner of said animal
makes reasonable restitution for damages resulting from the actions of his or
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her animal and any reasonable storage fee resulting from the animal's
seizure, in coordination with Section 9-13-2.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-3, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
added ", in coordination with Section 9-13-2" to the end of
the paragraph.
9-13-4
Cause of Action Arising From Trespass. Any person who has seized an
animal pursuant to this Section shall file a civil or criminal action with the
Acoma Tribal Court within seven (7) days of seizing any animal, if a
settlement of the trespass and damages has not been agreed upon with the
owner of the animal.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-4, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-13-5
Right to Recover Seized Animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter
the property of another to recover or release any animal seized for a trespass
without the permission of the land owner where the animal is stored, except
under legal order issued by the Acoma Tribal Court.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-5, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
9-13-6
Notice to Recover Seized Animal. The owner of any animal who desires to
recover an animal seized by another person's alleged trespass shall contact
the person seizing such animal and the Acoma Police Department or Acoma
Ranger Program or initiate a recovery action with the Acoma Tribal Courts.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-12-6, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement).
Chapter 14. CLASSIFICATION/PUNISHMENT
9-14-1
Consequences for Violations of this Title. Any person who violates any
provision(s) of this Title shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction of
each violation shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not more
than one hundred eighty (180) days and/or a fine of not more than fifteen
hundred ($1,500) dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment, restitution for
both civil and criminal, as may be deemed appropriate by the Acoma Tribal
Courts.
Annotations: Previously codified at §9-13-1, Pueblo of
Acoma Laws 2003 (2015 Replacement). 2016 Amendment
replaced entire section. Former section read:
" Any person who violates any provision(s) of this Title shall
be guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be
sentenced to imprisonment for a period not to exceed one
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hundred eighty (180) days or a fine not to exceed five
hundred ($500) dollars, or both such fine and
imprisonment, as may be deemed appropriate by the
Acoma Tribal Courts."
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