# N.M. Stat. § 30-7-2.3: Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A7_S30-7-2.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 30-7-2.3
- **Heading:** Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 30 / Article 7 / Section 30-7-2.3

## Text

A. A handgun is subject to seizure and forfeiture by a law enforcement agency when the handgun is possessed or transported by a person in violation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person.

B. The provisions of the Forfeiture Act 1 apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of a handgun subject to forfeiture pursuant to Subsection A of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 30-7-1 § 30-7-1. “Carrying a deadly weapon”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A7_S30-7-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-7-1 § 30-7-1. “Carrying a deadly weapon”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A7_S30-7-1.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 30-7-2.1 § 30-7-2.1. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A7_S30-7-2.1.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 30-7-2.3 § 30-7-2.3. Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A7_S30-7-2.3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-7-2.3 § 30-7-2.3. Seizure and forfeiture of a handgun possessed or transported by a person in violation of unlawful possession of a handgun by a person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A7_S30-7-2.3.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A7_S30-7-2.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.